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What Does POC Stand For in a Nursing Home? A Complete Guide

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), residents of nursing homes have a right to the highest possible physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, which is outlined in a comprehensive plan. To understand how this and other care services are managed, it is crucial to know what the abbreviation **POC stand for in a nursing home**. This term most commonly refers to the **Plan of Care**, a personalized document detailing a resident's medical and personal needs. It can also refer to **Point of Care**, the technology and practice of documenting care at the patient's bedside.