Which document must be promptly updated upon a resident's death in an assisted living facility?

The Record of Death is the document that must be promptly updated upon a resident's death in an assisted living facility. This record serves several important functions within the facility and for regulatory compliance.

First and foremost, documenting the death ensures that the facility maintains accurate records regarding its residents' status, which is essential for both operational and legal reasons. This documentation is critical for reporting to relevant authorities, as it may be necessary for compliance with state regulations and to fulfill any legal obligations related to the resident's death.

Additionally, an updated Record of Death helps in notifying family members, managing the estate, and providing closure to other residents and staff within the facility. It may also play a role in tracking health trends and statistics for the facility and the surrounding community.

In this context, while the resident's admission application, general service plan, and health service plan are all important documents in the care and management of a resident, they do not require immediate updates upon a resident’s passing. Instead, those documents primarily address the ongoing care and needs management that are relevant during a resident's life in the facility.