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All interRAI instruments have core assessment items and use standardized language. This means that health information can be shared across sectors, organizations and jurisdictions in a consistent and reliable way.

The new enhanced and updated suite of interRAI assessment instruments

• Is more clinically relevant and easier to use
• Improves standardization by assessing a person’s status and needs using common criteria and language
• Provides clinical outputs to assist with care planning and resource allocation
• Improves the quality of care across health systems
• Provides evidence that is highly relevant to key questions facing decision-makers
• Allows for comparison of assessment data across provinces, territories and nations 

The interRAI CA is an assessment instrument that is used as a screener for home care intakes and referrals. The .

The interRAI CA assessment is an updated version of the Home Care Reporting System (HCRS) version, or HCRS-CA. You can refer to CIHI’s interRAI CA: What’s Different (PDF) job aid for information on clinical contrasts to the HCRS-CA. 

The interRAI HC is a comprehensive, standardized instrument for evaluating the needs, strengths and preferences of those who require home care services. The .

The interRAI HC assessment is a new assessment replacing the Resident Assessment Instrument–Home Care (RAI-HC). You can refer to CIHI’s interRAI HC: What’s Different (PDF) job aid for information on clinical contrasts to the RAI-HC. 

The interRAI LTCF is a comprehensive, standardized instrument for evaluating the needs, strengths and preferences of those in a LTC facility. The . 

The interRAI LTCF assessment is a new assessment replacing the Resident Assessment Instrument–Minimum Data Set 2.0 (RAI-MDS 2.0). You can refer to CIHI’s interRAI LTCF: What’s Different (PDF) job aid for information on clinical contrasts to the RAI-MDS 2.0.