How often must a resident be seen by a physician during the initial period and after?

• A. Every 6 weeks
• B. Every 90 days
• C. Annually
• D. At least once every 30 days for the first 90 days and every 60 days thereafter

Answer: (D)

The main idea is ensuring ongoing physician oversight at appropriate intervals, with tighter monitoring when a resident first enters care. In the initial period—the first 90 days—a resident should be seen at least every 30 days to closely watch for changes in health, medication needs, and care planning. After those first 90 days, visits can be spread out a bit more, but still require regular review every 60 days to maintain ongoing medical oversight and updated care plans. The other schedules don’t meet these minimum intervals for the early period, making them less protective or less compliant with standards for medical supervision.