Patient Rights True or False
As a patient, you have the right to be treated with dignity and respect, as well as make your own schedule and participate in the activities you choose. True or False?
True
To be fully informed about your medical condition, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, vitamins and supplements.
What is 'Get Proper Medical Care'.
Protected Health Information (PHI) is not a federal law guarantee that clients/patients have the right to expect that information about their treatment and services will be kept confidential and private. True or False?
False It absolutely IS a federal law guarantee through HIPAA.
Nursing homes don't have to accept all applicants, but they can choose applicants based on culture and class.
FALSE. Nursing homes must comply with Civil Rights laws that say they can't discriminate based on race, color, national origin, disability, age or religion.
The nursing home must tell you both orally and in writing and also display written information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
What is 'Get information on Services and Fees'. You have the right to be told in writing about all nursing homes services and fees, those that are charged and not charged to you before you decide to move there, as well as any time those fees and services would change.
PHI is discussed between providers' staff via protected emails and faxes. However, PHI should NEVER be discussed between emails with outside entities that are not protected, such as volunteers' home emails.
TRUE. Volunteers sending emails with patient's information, even to a provider such as ProMedica Hospice is a violation of HIPAA.
Nursing homes can't keep you apart from everyone else against your will.
True.
To create advance directives ( a healthcare proxy or power of attorney, a living will, after-death wishes) in accordance with State law.
What is 'Get Proper Medical Care'
Texting about patients from VC to volunteer, using their initials or their diagnoses to signify who they are is a safe way to protect their identity.
False, unfortunately, we are not allowed to communicate in this way about patients. We must pick up the phone and call or leave a voicemail between one another to discuss patient status.
Nursing homes can use side rails to restrain you if they are short staffed and cannot help maintain your safety.
False Nursing homes cannot use any restraints, even drugs, to help discipline you for their convenience.
Regarding your money at the nursing home, the staff must allow you access to your bank accounts, cash and other financial records.
What is 'Manage your Money'
Are there five essential elements in an informed consent process? Yes or No?
Yes, Authority to consent, information and knowledge, understanding, voluntariness, documentation
The nursing home must notify the doctor if they decide to transfer or discharge you from their care.
True
The nursing home has to notify you before your room or your roommate is changed and should take your preferences into account.
What is 'Get Proper Privacy, Property and Living Arrangements'.