Ross Information Processing Assessment, Geriatric (RIPA-G2)

Ross Information Processing Assessment-Geriatric (RIPA-G2), Deborah Ross-Swain and Paul Fogle. Individually administered test assesses cognitive-linguistic deficits in geriatric clients in skilled nursing facilities. In addition to standard questions and stimulus items, RIPA-G incorporates questions from the Minimum Data Set used by nursing staff to provide correlational data. Efficient and effective in administration scoring and interpretation. Has “data at a glance” section for summarizing results for rehab meetings and client conferences. Periodic retesting provides objective data to assess treatment efficacy and document progress as is often required for Medicare and third-party payment. Completed in 45 to 60 minutes, supplement subtests in 10 to 20 minutes.

Examiner’s manual, 25 record forms, 25 profile forms, picture book, storage box.

Individually administered test assesses cognitive-linguistic deficits in geriatric clients in skilled nursing facilities