Protecting Resident Rights in Nursing Facilities

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
A. About This Course
B. Learning Objectives

Section 2: General Rights in all Health Care Organizations
A. Healthy Environmental
B. Safe Environment
C. Freedom from Abuse and Neglect
D. Restraints
E. Dignity and Respect
F. Access to Medical Treatment
G. Free from Discrimination
H. Decision-Making and Choice
I. Self-Determination
J. Privacy and Confidentiality
K. Informing Individuals of Their Rights
L. Exercising Their Rights
M. Review
N. Summary
Section 3: Rights of Residents in Nursing Facilities
A. Introduction
B. The Right to be Notified of Changes
C. The Right to Manage Finances
D. The Right to Voice Grievances
E. The Right to Examine Survey Results
F. The Right to Work or Not Work
G. The Right to Privacy
H. The Right to Have Personal Possessions and Visitors
I. The Right to Share a Room with a Spouse
J. The Right to Self-Administer Medication
K. The Right to Refuse Transfer Within the Organization
L. Review
M. Summary
Section 4: Conclusion
A. Summary
B. Course Contributors
C. References
D. Congratulations

Elizabeth Kellerman MSN, RN started in nursing in 2007 after graduating from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. While working in a critical care unit at Sutter Mills-Peninsula Hospital she earned her CCRN and TNCC. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college while working to receive her Master's in Nurse Education at Western Carolina University. As a nursing instructor, she spent time in many types of care settings including medical-surgical inpatient and community living centers. Her passion for education and training has most recently led her to a position as subject matter expert and content writer for Relias. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.