CPG CPG Personal Care Planning

Question 1

What is the primary goal of a personal care plan developed by a CPG for a ward?

Accepted Answer

Maximize the ward's quality of life and meet their individual needs

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Minimize the guardian's administrative workload

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Satisfy court filing requirements only

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Reduce the ward's healthcare expenditures

Question 2

When developing a personal care plan, which factor must a CPG prioritize above all others?

Accepted Answer

The ward's expressed preferences and best interests

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The guardian's scheduling convenience

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Family preferences over the ward's expressed wishes

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Cost efficiency above all else

Question 3

How often should a CPG review and update a ward's personal care plan?

Accepted Answer

Regularly and whenever a significant change occurs in the ward's condition

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Only at the inception of guardianship

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Every five years regardless of changes

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Only when the court explicitly requests it

Question 4

What does the 'least restrictive alternative' principle require of a CPG in personal care planning?

Accepted Answer

Choosing care options that preserve the most freedom and autonomy for the ward

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Providing the least amount of care possible to save costs

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Using the cheapest available care option

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Restricting the ward's activities primarily for safety

Question 5

Which group is typically involved in developing a comprehensive personal care plan for a ward?

Accepted Answer

An interdisciplinary team including healthcare providers, social workers, and the ward

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Only the guardian alone

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The court clerk and the guardian's attorney only

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Family members without input from the ward

Question 6

A ward has expressed a clear preference for a specific residential setting. How should a CPG respond?

Accepted Answer

Consider the preference seriously and accommodate it when it is in the ward's best interest

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Ignore the preference if a less expensive option exists

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Defer entirely to the family's wishes regardless of the ward's preference

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Let the court decide placement without input from the ward