Resident rights cna
1. Safe Living EnvironmentNursing home residents have the right to a safe and clean living environment.
2. Freedom from AbuseResidents are free from physical, verbal, mental, and emotional abuse and should be treated with courtesy and respect.
3. Medical TreatmentResidents are entitled to adequate medical treatment, nursing care, and services without discrimination.
4. Prompt ResponseAll reasonable requests and inquiries should be responded to promptly.
5. Comfortable LivingResidents should have clothes and bedsheets changed as needed for comfort and sanitation.
6. Physician InformationResidents have the right to obtain the name and specialty of the physician coordinating their care.
7. Choice of PhysicianResidents can select their staff physician of choice or obtain their own physician from outside the home.
8. Participation in Care DecisionsResidents can participate in decisions affecting their life, communicate with staff, and access medical records.
9. Withhold PaymentResidents can withhold payment to a physician if they did not visit.
10. ConfidentialityThere is a right to confidential treatment of personal and medical records.
11. Privacy During ExamsResidents have the right to privacy during medical examinations and personal care.
12. Refusal in ResearchResidents can refuse to serve as subjects in medical research.
13. Freedom from RestraintsResidents are free from chemical and physical restraints unless under close supervision and physician's order.
14. Choice of PharmacistResidents can obtain a pharmacist of choice and pay fair price for drugs.
15. Civil RightsResidents can exercise all civil rights unless adjudicated incompetent.
16. Opportunities for DevelopmentResidents have access to opportunities that enable them to achieve their fullest potential.
17. Alcohol ConsumptionResidents can consume alcoholic beverages unless medically contraindicated.
18. Tobacco UseResidents can use tobacco unless medically contraindicated.
19. Personal ScheduleResidents have the right to retire and rise according to their own schedule, as long as they don't disturb others.
20. Religious and Cultural IdentityResidents can observe religious obligations and maintain individual and cultural identity.
21. Privacy in CommunicationResidents have privacy in communications, mail, telephone access, and private visits.
22. Privacy for VisitsVisits by a spouse or shared room with another resident are allowed.
23. Door PrivacyResidents can have their room doors closed and not opened without knocking.
24. Personal BelongingsResidents can retain and use personal clothing and possessions securely.
25. Informed of ChargesResidents should be informed of basic charges, services offered, and any changes.
26. Monthly BillingResidents or the person paying bills should receive a bill at least monthly.
27. Financial ManagementResidents are free from financial exploitation and can manage their personal financial affairs.
28. Access to PropertyResidents have unrestricted access to property on deposit during reasonable hours.
29. Notice for Room ChangesResidents should receive reasonable notice before a room or roommate change.
30. Transfer and Discharge RightsResidents cannot be transferred or discharged except for specific medical or welfare reasons.
31. Voice GrievancesResidents have the right to voice grievances and recommend policy changes without fear of reprisal.
32. Health Status ReportingAny significant changes in health status must be reported to the resident's sponsor.
1. Safe Living EnvironmentNursing home residents have the right to a safe and clean living environment.
2. Freedom from AbuseResidents are free from physical, verbal, mental, and emotional abuse and should be treated with courtesy and respect.
3. Medical TreatmentResidents are entitled to adequate medical treatment, nursing care, and services without discrimination.
4. Prompt ResponseAll reasonable requests and inquiries should be responded to promptly.
5. Comfortable LivingResidents should have clothes and bedsheets changed as needed for comfort and sanitation.
6. Physician InformationResidents have the right to obtain the name and specialty of the physician coordinating their care.
7. Choice of PhysicianResidents can select their staff physician of choice or obtain their own physician from outside the home.
8. Participation in Care DecisionsResidents can participate in decisions affecting their life, communicate with staff, and access medical records.
9. Withhold PaymentResidents can withhold payment to a physician if they did not visit.
10. ConfidentialityThere is a right to confidential treatment of personal and medical records.
11. Privacy During ExamsResidents have the right to privacy during medical examinations and personal care.
12. Refusal in ResearchResidents can refuse to serve as subjects in medical research.
13. Freedom from RestraintsResidents are free from chemical and physical restraints unless under close supervision and physician's order.
14. Choice of PharmacistResidents can obtain a pharmacist of choice and pay fair price for drugs.
15. Civil RightsResidents can exercise all civil rights unless adjudicated incompetent.
16. Opportunities for DevelopmentResidents have access to opportunities that enable them to achieve their fullest potential.
17. Alcohol ConsumptionResidents can consume alcoholic beverages unless medically contraindicated.
18. Tobacco UseResidents can use tobacco unless medically contraindicated.
19. Personal ScheduleResidents have the right to retire and rise according to their own schedule, as long as they don't disturb others.
20. Religious and Cultural IdentityResidents can observe religious obligations and maintain individual and cultural identity.
21. Privacy in CommunicationResidents have privacy in communications, mail, telephone access, and private visits.
22. Privacy for VisitsVisits by a spouse or shared room with another resident are allowed.
23. Door PrivacyResidents can have their room doors closed and not opened without knocking.
24. Personal BelongingsResidents can retain and use personal clothing and possessions securely.
25. Informed of ChargesResidents should be informed of basic charges, services offered, and any changes.
26. Monthly BillingResidents or the person paying bills should receive a bill at least monthly.
27. Financial ManagementResidents are free from financial exploitation and can manage their personal financial affairs.
28. Access to PropertyResidents have unrestricted access to property on deposit during reasonable hours.
29. Notice for Room ChangesResidents should receive reasonable notice before a room or roommate change.
30. Transfer and Discharge RightsResidents cannot be transferred or discharged except for specific medical or welfare reasons.
31. Voice GrievancesResidents have the right to voice grievances and recommend policy changes without fear of reprisal.
32. Health Status ReportingAny significant changes in health status must be reported to the resident's sponsor.
