Effective Resident-Centered Care Planning: It’s All About Your Residents

Person-centered care and care planning means the facility focuses on the resident as the center of control, and supports each resident

in making his or her own choices. With input from the resident and/or their representative, and the interdisciplinary team, the care plan

is the opportunity to tell the unique story of each resident. It also allows the facility to evaluate whether they are assisting the resident

in attaining or maintaining his or her highest practicable quality of life. If care planning is not complete, or is inadequate, the

consequences may negatively impact the resident’s quality of life, as well as the quality of care and services received. Are your care

plans telling the right story?