What is the focus of the third step in the TRAS process?

• A. Score - Score each domain within the appropriate score range
• B. Tool - Use correct TRAS tool and score correctly
• C. Timeliness - Complete TRAS within policy timeframe
• D. Case Plan - Discuss case plan and the two highest domains with the client as per policy

Answer: (A)

The third step focuses on scoring each domain within the defined score range. This means applying the scoring rules to every domain and assigning a numeric rating that fits the domain’s scale. Scoring this way ensures the assessment is consistent and objective, turning observed behaviors and evidence into standardized ratings. This standardized scoring makes it possible to compare results across clients and over time, and it sets up accurate interpretation and planning later in the process. The other tasks—using the correct TRAS tool, completing the assessment within policy timelines, and discussing the case plan with the client—relate to other steps or aspects of the process, but the emphasis of the third step is the actual scoring within the prescribed range.