Person-Centered Care Planning & Turning Compliance Into Meaningful Care
Insights from Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, IPCO, QCP, ICC – Director of Reimbursement and EducationSelecting the Assessment Reference Date (ARD) for the Medicare 5-Day and Interim Payment Assessment Person-centered care planning is often discussed in regulatory terms, yet its true purpose extends far beyond compliance. At its core, person-centered care planning is about honoring...
New PATHTalks on Person-Centered Care Planning & Turning Compliance Into Meaningful Care
At its core, person-centered care planning is about honoring individuality, ensuring that care reflects each resident’s preferences, values, goals, and lived experience. When done well, the care plan becomes more than documentation; it becomes a guide for how care teams support a resident’s daily life. In post-acute and long-term care, leaders play a critical role...