Patient plan of care

A written plan of care must be developed for each patient which must include reference to at least the following: 1. All pertinent diagnoses; 2. Prognosis, including short-term and long-term objectives of care; 3. Types and frequency of services to be provided, including medication, diet, treatment procedures, equipment, and devices; 4. Functional limitations of the patient; 5. Activities permitted; 6. Safety measures required to protect the patient from injury; and 7. Sociopsychological needs of the patient.