Who must authorize leaving promotional brochures in a long-term care facility common area?

• A. The marketing department
• B. The city mayor
• C. The licensing registrar
• D. The facility administration

Answer: (D)

The people who must authorize leaving promotional brochures in a long-term care facility’s common areas are the facility’s leadership. The administration holds the responsibility for setting and enforcing policies that govern what may be displayed in shared spaces, how third-party marketing is presented, and how residents are engaged. This authority ensures materials are appropriate, not exploitative, and do not disrupt care routines or violate residents’ rights. The marketing department can propose materials, but the final approval rests with the administration to protect residents and maintain proper standards. Regulators like the licensing registrar or officials such as the city mayor oversee compliance at a broader level, not the day-to-day decision about what brochures can be placed in a specific facility.