In the RAI utilization steps, which step involves determining resident-specific goals and needed interventions?

• A. Assessment
• B. Decision-making
• C. Care planning
• D. Evaluation

Answer: (C)

In the RAI utilization process, care planning is where resident-specific goals and the required interventions are established. After assessment gathers the resident’s health status, abilities, preferences, and risks, and decision-making analyzes that data to identify problems, care planning takes those insights and translates them into an individualized plan. This plan specifies concrete, measurable goals tailored to the resident and outlines precise actions, responsibilities, and timelines needed to achieve those goals. It also lays out how progress will be monitored and when adjustments should be made. The evaluation step that comes later then reviews outcomes to determine if goals were met and whether the plan needs modification.