Professional
Formal
IVT
Plan of Care
Also written as: POC — Plan of Care
Comprehensive treatment document outlining goals, interventions, and expected outcomes.
Full Definition
A Plan of Care (POC) is a detailed document that establishes treatment goals, specific interventions, frequency and duration of therapy, and measurable outcomes for a patient. This document must be physician-signed for Medicare compliance and serves as the roadmap for therapy services. The POC includes short-term and long-term goals, functional outcomes, and discharge criteria. Regular updates and recertification are required based on patient progress and regulatory requirements.
Usage
Usage note: Requires physician signature for insurance compliance; capitalize when referring to the formal document.
In Context
- "The Plan of Care must be updated and recertified every 30 days for Medicare patients." — Compliance documentation
Also known as
POC
treatment plan
care plan
Don't confuse with
prescription
referral
evaluation report