Person-Centered Care
Definition: An approach to care that respects and responds to individual resident preferences, needs, and values, ensuring that resident values guide all clinical decisions and daily activities.
In Practice
CMS has increasingly emphasized person-centered care in regulations and survey protocols. Care plans must reflect individual preferences for daily routines, activities, dietary choices, and social interactions. Deficiencies may be cited when facilities apply rigid, institution-centered routines rather than adapting to individual residents.