The IPOS states that the recipient is to receive 1-on-1 care, you are the only staff on duty and responsible for the care of two other recipients. This is an acceptable practice.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not sure
• D. It depends on the situation

Answer: (B)

The plan requires one-on-one care, meaning each recipient should have a staff member dedicated to them for direct, uninterrupted support. When you’re the only staff on duty and also responsible for two other recipients, you can’t provide truly 1-on-1 attention. Essential tasks—monitoring safety, assisting with personal care, responding promptly to needs, and administering medications—need focused, uninterrupted time. Splitting your attention across multiple people increases the risk of missed care, safety incidents, and violations of the recipient’s rights and care plan. If staffing won’t support the required one-on-one care, the appropriate action is to seek supervisor backup and follow the facility’s procedures to ensure safety and rights are protected. Therefore, this is not acceptable.