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At the time of admission, an initial nursing and medical assessment is completed, and a basic plan of care is formulated with preliminary input from the resident, and family or representative. ([[Chapter Four Legal Issues in Residential Care References|20]])The operator is required by regulations to have a more detailed care plan for any resident who will live there longer than 30 days.([[Chapter Four Legal Issues in Residential Care References|21]]) | At the time of admission, an initial nursing and medical assessment is completed, and a basic plan of care is formulated with preliminary input from the resident, and family or representative. ([[Chapter Four Legal Issues in Residential Care References|20]])The operator is required by regulations to have a more detailed care plan for any resident who will live there longer than 30 days.([[Chapter Four Legal Issues in Residential Care References|21]]) | ||
'''Care Plans: 81 (1) If a person in care is admitted to the community care facility for a period of more than 30 days, a licensee must ensure that a care plan for the person in care is made in accordance with this section within 30 days of admission.''' | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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An initial care conference is held once the resident has been living in the facility about 6-8 weeks. The care conference is integral to the resident’s care plan. The goals of the initial care conference are: | An initial care conference is held once the resident has been living in the facility about 6-8 weeks. The care conference is integral to the resident’s care plan. The goals of the initial care conference are: | ||
