(2015) Resident Rights, March 26, 2015. Aging, Department of (Elder Affairs, Department of)
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Abstract
Resident rights are guaranteed by the Federal 1987 Nursing Home Reform Law and Iowa Code. It requires long-term care facilities to promote and protect the rights of residents and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination. Staff shall provide privacy and maintain dignity and respect. Residents shall be free from abuse and restraints. Residents may participate in planning of care and medical treatment.
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Keywords: | Ombudsman, residents, rights, nursing home, facility, restraint, privacy, advocacy, reform Law, Iowa code, long-term, abuse, old, aging, elderly, frail, |
| Subjects: | Federal government > Federal laws Health and medicine > Healthcare > Nursing homes and assisted living facilities Social issues and programs > Aging Social issues and programs > Civil and human rights |
| ID Code: | 22890 |
| Deposited By: | Pat Wyatt |
| Deposited On: | 24 Oct 2016 13:48 |
| Last Modified: | 24 Oct 2016 13:48 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/22890 |