After the initial 90 days, how often must a resident be seen by a physician?

• A. Every 30 days
• B. Every 60 days
• C. Every 90 days
• D. Every 120 days

Answer: (B)

After the first 90 days, the resident should be seen by a physician every 60 days. This two-month cadence provides regular medical oversight to review medications, monitor chronic conditions, and update the care plan as the resident’s status changes. It keeps care proactive without requiring the more frequent visits that occur in the initial period, while still ensuring timely attention if new health issues arise. Visiting sooner than every 60 days is possible if health concerns arise, but waiting longer than 60 days would reduce timely oversight.