Resident
Rights
Rights
Residents have the right to make their own choices whenever possible.
What are resident rights?
Speak using these.
What are short, simple sentences?
ADL stands for this.
What are Activities of Daily Living?
Our residents deserve compassionate, person-centered care every day.
What is quality care?
Always lock these before assisting with transfers.
What are wheelchair brakes?
Before providing personal care, you should always do this.
What is knock and ask permission?
Instead of arguing with a confused resident, you should do this.
What is redirect them?
Bathing, dressing, and grooming are examples of this.
What are ADLs?
Arriving on time and ready to work demonstrates this.
What is professionalism?
Residents should wear these while walking.
What are non-slip shoes or socks?
Information about a resident should only be shared with authorized individuals.
What is maintaining confidentiality?
A calm voice helps reduce this.
What is anxiety or agitation?
Encourage residents to do as much as they safely can.
What is promoting independence?
Following the care plan helps ensure this.
What is consistent resident care?
If a resident begins to fall, never do this.
What is try to catch them?
This federal law protects resident privacy.
What is HIPAA?
This technique helps residents focus on pleasant topics.
What is distraction?
This prevents skin breakdown in bedbound residents.
What is repositioning?
Mandatory education and Relias assignments should be completed by this deadline.
What is on time or by the assigned due date?
You should immediately report this after it occurs.
What is a fall?
A resident refuses a shower. Your first responsibility is to respect this.
What is the resident's right to refuse care?
Consistent routines help reduce this.
What is confusion?
Oral care is important because it helps prevent this.
What is infection?
The most important person in our work each day is this.
Who is the resident?
This is used when transferring residents who require assistance.
What is a gait belt?