Which term best describes a plan that is individualized to meet a resident's goals and needs and lists tasks for the care team?

• A. Policy
• B. Rehabilitation
• C. Care Plan
• D. Terminally Ill/Terminal Illness

Answer: (C)

An individualized care plan is a formal document that translates a resident's goals and needs into specific actions for the care team. It starts with the resident’s goals and assessments, then lays out concrete, task-oriented steps for nursing staff, therapists, and other caregivers to carry out. This plan guides daily care, ensures consistency among team members, and is regularly updated as goals or conditions change.

Policy refers to organizational rules and guidelines rather than a resident-specific set of tasks. Rehabilitation describes therapies aimed at improving function, which may be included in care activities but is not itself the plan. Terminally ill/terminal illness describes a prognosis or condition, not a coordinated care roadmap.