If you think you had a strokeIf you think you had a stroke

If you think you had a stroke

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

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

3 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 TransfersResident’s Right to Refuse Unnecessary Intra-facility Transfers

Resident’s Right to Refuse Unnecessary Intra-facility Transfers

3 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; RoommatesResident’s Right to Share a Room; Roommates

Resident’s Right to Share a Room; Roommates

3 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 PreferencesResident’s Right to Reasonable Accomodation of Needs and Preferences

Resident’s Right to Reasonable Accomodation of Needs and Preferences

3 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 PossessionsResident’s Right to Personal Possessions

Resident’s Right to Personal Possessions

3 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 HomeVisitation in the Nursing Home

Visitation in the Nursing Home

3 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 AutonomyNursing Home Resident’s Autonomy

Nursing Home Resident’s Autonomy

3 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-DeterminationResident’s Right to Self-Determination

Resident’s Right to Self-Determination

3 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 PhysicianResident’s Right to Choose Attending Physician

Resident’s Right to Choose Attending Physician

3 years ago

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