Protecting Resident Rights in Assisted Living 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. Privacy Violations L. Informing Individuals of Their Rights M. Exercising Their Rights N. Review O. Summary Section 3: Rights of Residents in Assisted Living Communities 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 be Informed of Licensure Status 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 Participate in Activities J. The Right to Share an Apartment with a Spouse K. The Right to Self-Administer Medication L. The Right to Refuse Transfer M. Review N. Summary Section 4: Conclusion A. Summary B. Course Contributors C. References D. Congratulations

Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN worked as a critical care nurse in an Intensive Care Unit of a community hospital and that experience provided significant training in caring for older adults. Her experience and knowledge led her to nursing education where she taught at a community college as she received 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 Curriculum Designer for Relias. Disclosure: Elizabeth Kellerman, MSN, RN discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.