(2015) Residents' Rights. Aging, Department of (Elder Affairs, Department of)
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Abstract
Resident rights are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law of 1987, which requires nursing facilities to promote and protect the rights of each resident and places a strong emphasis on individual dignity and self-determination. Residents’ rights include, but are not limited to: • Being treated with respect and dignity • Being free from abuse and chemical and physical restraints • Participating in one’s own care and treatment • Being ensured information is being kept confidential • Managing one’s own finances • Being free to voice grievances, without fear of retaliation • Being able to associate and communicate privately with any person • Being able to send and receive personal mail • Making independent choices • Being able to apply for state and federal assistance without discrimination • Being informed of rights, services available and all charges prior to admission • Being given advance notice of a transfer or discharge
| Item Type: | Other |
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| Keywords: | rights, discharge, transfer, care facility, resident, tenant, |
| Subjects: | Education Health and medicine > Healthcare > Nursing homes and assisted living facilities Social issues and programs Social issues and programs > Aging Social issues and programs > Aging > Nursing homes and assisted living facilities and reports Social issues and programs > Civil and human rights |
| ID Code: | 21935 |
| Deposited By: | Pat Wyatt |
| Deposited On: | 26 Apr 2016 18:07 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Apr 2016 18:07 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/21935 |