Which term refers to individuals receiving care in long-term facilities?

• A. Certification Requirements
• B. Residents
• C. Boundary Violation
• D. Holistic Care

Answer: (B)

In long-term care settings, the people who receive ongoing care are called residents. This term acknowledges that they live in the facility and rely on staff for daily help, medical monitoring, and support with activities of daily living. It’s the standard, respectful term used in nursing homes and similar facilities, and it aligns with how care plans and charting reference those receiving services.

Certification requirements relate to licensing and regulatory standards for facilities, boundary violation refers to inappropriate personal conduct with residents, and holistic care describes a comprehensive approach to addressing all aspects of a person’s well-being. So the term that correctly identifies individuals receiving care in long-term facilities is residents.