A care plan review is:

• A. A financial audit of service costs
• B. Reassessment of goals and progress; occurs at defined intervals or when clinical status changes
• C. A briefing on staffing and scheduling
• D. An annual review of insurance coverage

Answer: (B)

Reassessment of goals and progress at defined intervals or when clinical status changes is what a care plan review involves. This process checks whether the patient is making progress toward the established goals and whether the plan still fits the current needs. If progress is on track, goals and interventions may be fine-tuned or remain the same; if not, the plan is updated to reflect new goals, additional actions, or different supports. The review ensures care remains coordinated across the care team and settings, preventing drift and guiding next steps. It’s not about financial audits, staffing/scheduling, or insurance coverage, which are separate considerations. For example, if a patient’s mobility improves, the review would adjust goals accordingly and modify interventions to maintain momentum; if health status changes, new actions or escalation may be added.