Basics
The ability for residents to be able to make their own daily choices and decisions.
What are Residents Rights?
What should staff do if a resident refuses medication?
Leave alone and attempt to give at a later time. Notify nurse if necessary.
What action should be taken if a resident refuses to take a bath, brush teeth, change clothes, etc?
Leave alone and attempt later. Try different staff or wait to try later. Document attempts and interventions.
Should a resident be able to refuse care if their health is at risk?
Yes. Attempt to explain and educate resident on reason for care. If the resident continues to refuse, document and notify nurse. Other interventions may need to be implemented.
Residents have the right to choose something different at meals even if it goes against their ordered diet. True or False?
True
When are residents and families informed of Resident's Rights?
Upon admission to the nursing home.
How can you support a resident's right to be free of abuse?
Remove resident from unsafe situation. Notify supervisor and begin with investigation process.
What if a resident is scheduled to a take a bath at a time that the resident does not prefer?
Reschedule Resident's bath to the preferred time/day. If the resident prefers to have a bath everyday, the facility must respect their preferences.
Can behaviors impact a Resident's health and safety? If so, what can be done to address this?
Yes. Certain interventions may need to be implemented while respecting the resident's rights.
What should a staff member do if a resident refuses to go to a meal and refuses to eat?
Allow resident to stay in their room. Continue to offer meal in room and document if there is no intake.
What is an example where Resident's Rights may be over-ruled?
When the safety of a resident is at risk.
How would staff discuss the safety concern of personal property to a resident.
Explain the concern of the resident's safety. If the resident does not agree to remove object, educate the resident for reasoning of concern and risks. Implement mitigations to maximize safety.
What if a resident reports missing clothing?
Search for missing clothing. Facility may be responsible for replacing clothing items if damaged or lost by staff.
A resident has the right to leave or go outside of the facility? True or False?
True
A resident is on a small portion diet but requests second helpings. Resident is not able to have second helpings until the facility has a doctor's order? True to False?
False
List three examples of Resident's Rights.
List three examples of Resident's Rights.
Describe one example when safety practices interfere with Resident's Rights.
Describe one example when safety practices interferes with Resident's Rights.
Describe a situation when you had difficulty dealing with a resident and their hygiene preferences.
Describe a situation when you had difficulty dealing with a resident and their hygiene preferences.
Describe a situation where you had to deal with a resident's behaviors. How did you respect the resident's rights?
Describe a situation where you had to deal with a resident's behaviors. How did you respect the resident's rights?
Describe a situation where Resident's Rights were respected in a meal time situation.
Describe a situation where Resident's Rights were respected in a meal time situation.