OBRA was enacted in response to reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities in which year?

OBRA was enacted in response to reports of poor care and abuse in long-term care facilities in which year?

• A. 1987
• B. 1995
• C. 1978
• D. 2001

Answer: (A)

OBRA was enacted in 1987 as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. This law came about after reports of poor care and abuse in long‑term care facilities and established federal standards to protect residents, including resident rights, required assessments and care planning, and a system of federal surveys and certification to monitor facilities. The other years don’t reflect the year OBRA was passed, so 1987 is the correct reference.

OBRA was enacted in 1987 as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987. This law came about after reports of poor care and abuse in long‑term care facilities and established federal standards to protect residents, including resident rights, required assessments and care planning, and a system of federal surveys and certification to monitor facilities. The other years don’t reflect the year OBRA was passed, so 1987 is the correct reference.