What is NOT an example of critical thinking in the LTC survey?

The choice that indicates a lack of critical thinking is the implementation of routine practices without question. This approach signifies a reliance on established protocols without engaging in careful analysis or evaluation of their effectiveness in the current context. Critical thinking involves questioning, analyzing, and assessing processes and outcomes to ensure they align with the best interests of residents and compliance with standards.

When surveyors engage in critical thinking, they analyze data from resident assessments to make informed decisions, evaluate the outcomes of care interventions to determine efficacy, and identify potential areas for improvement by scrutinizing the care processes in place. Each of these activities requires a thoughtful, reflective approach to ensure high-quality care and compliance with regulations. In contrast, implementing routine practices blindly bypasses the necessary evaluation and analytical processes inherent to critical thinking.