Incidents of resident-to-resident mistreatment occur in all types of long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living and other residential facilities.
May 9, 2005 · EVERY RESIDENT SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE COURTEOUS, FAIR AND RESPECTFUL CARE AND TREATMENT AND A WRITTEN STATEMENT OF THE SERVICES …
The facility must inform the resident both orally and in writing in a language that the resident understands of his or her rights and all rules and regulations governing resident conduct and …
As a nursing home resident, you have certain rights and protections under Federal and state law that help ensure you get the care and services you need. You have the right to be informed, make your …
Specifically, the federal law includes the following requirements for resident councils: The facility must provide a resident council, if one exists, with a private space for meetings.
A resident has the right to file complaints, grievances or appeals with any individual or agency and recommend changes in policies, residence rules and services of the residence without intimidation, …
The interdisciplinary team reviews the assessment, along with the resident and/or his/her representative, in order to address the underlying reasons for the behavioral manifestations and to identify …