Which term describes the plan that guides steps to change a resident's behavior?

• A. Bed height
• B. Bed position
• C. Bathing
• D. Behavioral care plan

Answer: (D)

A behavioral care plan is the plan that guides steps to change a resident's behavior. It lays out specific goals, triggers to watch for, and concrete interventions and responses for staff to follow, helping to manage and improve behaviors consistently and safely. This kind of plan is part of individualized resident care and focuses on how to support positive behavior changes through proactive strategies, de-escalation techniques, and reinforcement.

Bed height and bed position are about safety and comfort during daily care, not about guiding steps to change behavior. Bathing is a routine care task, not a behavior-management plan.