What is the correct approach to handling an 'old' PDI during PRP evaluation?

• A. If the old PDI contributes to the 'new' and paints a clearer picture
• B. Never consider old PDI in the evaluation
• C. Remove all old PDI from the record
• D. Only consider old PDI when the member requests

Answer: (A)

In a PRP evaluation, you fuse history with the present. If an old PDI shows patterns, remediation, or context that helps explain the current assessment, it should be used to illuminate the new information rather than tossed aside. That historical data can corroborate findings, reveal consistency or improvement over time, and provide a fuller picture of the member’s reliability. When the old PDI genuinely contributes to understanding the current condition and helps paint a clearer portrait, it strengthens the evaluation and supports a more accurate, fair decision.

Ignoring old PDI loses important context; removing it erases past evidence that might be relevant to current risk; and only considering old PDI when requested shifts control away from evidence-based assessment.