If you think you had a stroke

2 years ago

First, if someone you know shows signs of stroke, call 9-1-1 right away. A stroke is a medical emergency so don't…

Resident’s Right to Choose Activities and Interact with Others Inside and Outside the Nursing Home

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have the right to who they will spend time with and how they will spend it. Specifically,…

Resident’s Right to Refuse Unnecessary Intra-facility Transfers

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have a right to refuse unnecessary transfers within the facility. Specifically, 42 C.F.R. § 483.10(e)(7) and (8)…

Resident’s Right to Share a Room; Roommates

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have a right to share a room with whomever they wish as long as both residents agree.…

Resident’s Right to Reasonable Accomodation of Needs and Preferences

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have a right to reasonable accomodation of needs and preferences. 42 C.F.R. § 483.10(e)(3) provides that the resident…

Resident’s Right to Personal Possessions

2 years ago

42 C.F.R. § 483.10(e)(2) provides that the resident has a right to be treated with respect and dignity, including: (2)…

Visitation in the Nursing Home

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have the right to visitation. Specifically,  42 C.F.R. § 483.10(f) provides that residents have the right to…

Nursing Home Resident’s Autonomy

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have the right to make their own choices. This includes basic life choices, the right to information…

Resident’s Right to Self-Determination

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have the right to make their own choices. This includes basic life choices, the right to information…

Resident’s Right to Choose Attending Physician

2 years ago

Nursing home residents have the right to choose his or her attending physician. The physician must be licensed to practice,…