OBRA is federal legislation that regulates which type of facility?

• A. Rehabilitation hospitals
• B. Long-term care facilities
• C. Respite care services
• D. Home health agencies

Answer: (B)

OBRA sets federal standards specifically for long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, to ensure residents receive safe, quality care. It covers residents’ rights, care planning, staffing, training, and required assessments (like the data used to guide care) for facilities that participate in Medicare or Medicaid. Rehab hospitals are acute-care settings with different regulations, and home health agencies or respite care services operate under other regulatory frameworks. So the federal focus of OBRA is long-term care facilities.