Provide an example of a scenario where a rating would be Partially Met.

• A. A client receives home health aide support for bathing but lacks safety modifications at home and transportation assistance, leaving some needs unmet.
• B. A client has all needs fully addressed.
• C. A client has urgent action required for all needs.
• D. A client has no services provided.

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is understanding what Partially Met means in the rating system: some needs are being addressed by services, while other essential needs are not.

In this example, the client receives help from a home health aide for bathing, which takes care of that particular need. But safety modifications at home and transportation assistance are not provided, so those needs remain unmet. Because only part of the client’s needs are met, this scenario fits the Partially Met rating.

If all needs were addressed, it would be a Fully Met rating. If all needs required action or none were addressed, it would be Not Met or Unmet, and if no services were provided at all, that would clearly be Not Met.