Resident Rights & Advocacy Flashcards
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A resident refuses to participate in a scheduled group activity. What is the correct staff response?
Answer: Honor the refusal and document it without pressure
Residents have the right to refuse any activity, and staff must respect that choice and document it.
Under OBRA regulations, how often must a nursing facility complete a comprehensive resident assessment (MDS)?
Answer: Within 14 days of admission, then at least annually with quarterly reviews
OBRA requires an MDS within 14 days of admission, quarterly reviews, and annual comprehensive reassessments.
A resident tells the aide, 'I don't want my daughter to know about my diagnosis.' What must the aide do?
Answer: Respect the resident's confidentiality and share with the care team only
HIPAA and resident rights protect a resident's right to keep health information private from family.
Which federal law established the Patient Self-Determination Act (PSDA), requiring facilities to inform residents about advance directives?
Answer: Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act 1990
The PSDA was included in the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, effective December 1991.
A resident's roommate consistently plays the television loudly at night, disturbing sleep. What is the best advocacy action?
Answer: Facilitate a care conference to balance both residents' rights
Staff must balance competing resident rights through communication, compromise, and care planning.
A nursing home ombudsman's primary role is to:
Answer: Investigate complaints and advocate for residents' rights
Ombudsmen are independent advocates who investigate complaints and work to resolve problems for long-term care residents.
A resident with capacity wants to leave the facility against medical advice (AMA). Staff should:
Answer: Provide required information, have them sign AMA documentation, and allow them to leave
A cognitively capable resident has the right to leave AMA; staff must inform them of risks and document but cannot forcibly detain them.