Certified Nursing Assistant Exam Prep

Category - Medical Assisting

Which statement about resident care conferences is correct?

  1. Family members are not allowed to attend
  2. The resident is required to attend
  3. Residents may refuse suggestions made by the health team
  4. Residents attend only if invited by the doctor
Explanation

Answer: C -Clients have the right to take part in their care planning, and they may refuse suggestions made by the health team The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA) requires two types of resident care conferences:

  • The interdisciplinary care planning (IDCP) conference is held regularly to develop, review, and update care plans. The RN, doctor, and other health team members attend. The client and family members also attend.
  • Problem-focused conferences are held when a specific problem affects a person's care. Only staff members directly involved in the problem attend. The client and family may be asked to attend.
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