When a client does not achieve the expected outcomes listed on the clinical path,in a specific time frame,what consequences occur?
A)Hospitals must obtain permission to continue to treat the client.
B)An individualized care plan is initialed for the "variance."
C)All documentation must now be completed on the individualized care plan.
D)Documentation continues on the individualized care plan until the client is discharged.

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When a client does not achieve expected outcomes listed on the clinical path in the expected time frame, a variance occurs. An individualized care plan is initiated for the variance, outlining the new plan of care and interventions to be taken. This is done in order to ensure the client receives appropriate care and to allow for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of progress towards achieving the expected outcomes. Documentation should continue to occur on both the clinical path and the individualized care plan until the client is discharged. Hospitals do not need permission to continue to treat the client.

When a Client Does Not Achieve the Expected Outcomes Listed