Colorado Nursing Home Administrators (NHA) Practice Exam

How often does social services update the care plan for a resident?

1. Annually

2. Every 3 months

3. Every 6 months

4. Quarterly

The correct answer is: Every 6 months

Social services typically update a resident's care plan every 6 months. This allows for the resident's progress and needs to be reassessed, and any necessary adjustments to be made to their care plan. The other options may seem similar, but they are too infrequent or too frequent for a proper evaluation and necessary changes to be made. Annually and quarterly updates may not provide enough opportunity to address any changes in the resident's condition, while every 3 months may require too much time and resources for minor changes. Therefore, updating the care plan every 6 months strikes a balance between thoroughness and efficiency.