Abuse
This type of abuse includes hitting, slapping, or using unnecessary force on a resident.
What is physical abuse
This occurs when a resident’s basic needs such as food, water, or hygiene are not met.
What is neglect?
Residents have the right to be treated with this at all times.
What is dignity and respect?
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching demonstrates this.
What is integrity?
Residents have the right to be free from this
What is abuse and neglect?
Yelling at, threatening, or humiliating a resident is an example of this type of abuse.
What is emotional (verbal) abuse?
Not turning or repositioning a resident as required may lead to this preventable condition.
What are pressure injuries?
Knocking before entering a resident’s room helps protect this right.
What is privacy?
Sharing resident information only with the care team follows this ethical principle.
What is confidentiality?
This right allows residents to manage their own money or choose a representative to do so.
What is the right to financial control?
This type of abuse involves improper or unwanted touching or sexual acts.
What is sexual abuse?
This type of neglect occurs when care is missed due to short staffing, distractions, or poor time management.
What is unintentional neglect?
Allowing residents to make choices about clothing or activities promotes this right.
What is independence?
Accepting gifts or money from residents is generally considered this.
What is unethical behavior?
Residents may refuse care as part of this right.
What is the right to make their own decisions or right to refuse?
Taking a resident’s money or belongings without permission is known as this
What is financial abuse?
Providing adequate fluids helps prevent this condition often linked to neglect.
What is dehydration?
Explaining care before providing it supports a resident’s right to this.
What is informed consent?
Documenting care truthfully and accurately reflects this ethical responsibility.
What is honesty?
Residents have the right to practice their beliefs related to this.
What is religion or culture?
Failing to report suspected abuse violates both facility policy and this professional responsibility.
What is mandatory reporting?
Reporting changes in condition immediately helps prevent this from worsening.
What is neglect or harm to the resident?
Encouraging residents to voice concerns without fear supports this important right.
What is the right to voice grievances?
A nursing assistant who follows policies, laws, and scope of practice is demonstrating this.
What is professional responsibility?
Sharing medical information only with permission protects this right.
What is confidentiality and privacy?