HIPAA
HIPAA protects this type of information.
What is resident or patient health information (PHI)
Residents have the right to make this about their care.
What is decisions or choices
Confidentiality of personal information falls under this right.
What is privacy
Any willful mistreatment that causes harm to a resident is called this.
What is abuse
Documenting observations of abuse should be this.
What is factual and timely
Who can access a resident's medical records?
What is authorized personnel only
This right ensures residents are treated with respect.
What is dignity and privacy
Residents have the right to safe, clean, and comfortable this.
What is environment or living space
Neglect occurs when a resident does not receive this.
What is necessary care or assistance
If unsure whether something is abuse, you should do this.
What is report and follow protocol
If you are unsure about sharing information, you should do this.
What is ask your supervisor or nurse
Residents have the right to refuse this.
What is treatment or medication
Residents can expect this from staff and management.
What is courteous and respectful treatment
CNAs must report suspected abuse to this person.
What is nurse or supervisor immediately
Abuse can occur from staff, visitors, or this.
What is other residents
Discussing resident care with family requires this.
What is resident consent or authorization
Residents can voice grievances without this.
What is fear of retaliation
Access to their own medical records is part of this right.
What is information rights
Mandatory reporting is required under this type of law.
What is state regulations
Verbal abuse includes this.
What is threats, insults, or intimidation
Violating HIPAA can result in this for the staff member.
What is fines, termination, or legal action
This right allows residents to participate in their own care plan.
What is self-determination
Residents have the right to be free from this.
What is abuse, neglect, or exploitation
Emotional abuse includes this.
What is humiliation, threats, or isolation
This person is our Abuse Coordinator.
Morgan Voga, Administrator