Measurable goals in long-term care are measured
a. Every 30 or 90 days
b. Weekly
c. Bimonthly
d. Yearly
A
Omnibus Reconciliation Act (OBRA) guidelines mandate 30-day review after recent admission and quarterly (90-day) interdisciplinary team review. These time frames provide measurable time markers for goals. Responses B, C, and D are choices for measurable time frames but usually are not used because of the lack of framework for reviews at these intervals.
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