Which type of assessments must be conducted promptly after a significant change in a resident's condition?

Comprehensive assessments are particularly important after a significant change in a resident's condition because they provide a thorough evaluation of the individual's status, needs, and preferences. This type of assessment is designed to ensure that all aspects of the resident's well-being are examined in depth, helping to identify any new medical, psychological, or social issues that may have arisen as a result of the change in condition.

Timely comprehensive assessments allow for the formulation of an updated care plan tailored to the resident's current needs. They also play a critical role in ensuring the resident receives appropriate interventions and support as conditions evolve, helping to avoid potential complications or declines in health.

Initial assessments are generally conducted when a resident first enters a care facility and are not dependent on changes in condition. Annual assessments occur on a set yearly schedule and therefore would not be specifically triggered by a change. Follow-up assessments, while important, usually refer to evaluations that occur to monitor a specific plan of care rather than providing the overarching and thorough review initiated by significant changes in health status. Thus, in the context of a resident's significant change in condition, comprehensive assessments are the appropriate tool to reassess and adjust care effectively.