Table 1. Description of RUG-HI Classification Branches.
| Hierarchy Category | Activities of Daily Living | Problem/Service Split |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation | ||
| Very High Intensity | 3 Levels | — |
| High Intensity | 4 Levels | — |
| Medium Intensity | 3 Levels | — |
| Low Intensity | 2 Levels | — |
| Extensive Services | — | Count of Services |
| Special Care | 3 Levels | — |
| Clinically Complex | 4 Levels | Signs of Depression |
| Impaired Cognition | 2 Levels | Nursing Rehabilitation (Activity Count) |
| Behavior Problems | 2 Levels | Nursing Rehabilitation (Activity Count) |
| Reduced Physical Function | 5 Levels | Nursing Rehabilitation (Activity Count) |
NOTE: RUG-III is Resource Utilization Groups, Version III.
SOURCE: Fries, B.E.: Multistate Nursing Home Case Mix and Quality Demonstration: Description of the Resource Utilization Group, Version III (RUG-III) System. Unpublished. March 20, 1992.