Nursing Home Resident Rights and Responsibilities Checklist

As a resident of [Your Company Name], you have certain rights and responsibilities to ensure your well-being and the smooth operation of our facility. Please review the following checklist to understand your rights and responsibilities:

Resident Rights

• Dignity and Respect: Expect to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Privacy: You have the right to privacy in your personal and medical affairs.

• Autonomy: Make your own decisions about your care, treatment, and daily activities.

• Quality care: Receive high-quality care and treatment that meets your individual needs and preferences.

• Safety: Live in a safe and clean environment.

• Communication: You have the right to communicate freely with staff, family members, and others outside the facility, including the right to have access to telephones, mail, and visitors.

• Participation in Care Planning: You have the right to participate in the development of your care plan and to have your preferences and goals taken into account.

• Freedom from Restraints: You have the right to be free from physical or chemical restraints that are not medically necessary or used for your safety.

• Access to Information: You have the right to access information about your rights, the services available to you, and the facility's policies and procedures.

• Complaints and Grievances: You have the right to voice complaints or grievances about your care and treatment without fear of retaliation, and to have those complaints addressed in a timely manner.

Resident Responsibilities

• Respect for Staff and Other Residents: Treat everyone with respect and courtesy at all times.

• Compliance with Rules and Regulations: Follow the rules and regulations of the facility.

• Communication: Openly and honestly communicate your needs, preferences, and concerns.

• Participation in Care: Actively participate in your care and treatment plan to the best of your ability.

• Respect for Property: Respect the property of the facility, other residents, and staff.

• Communication: You have the right to communicate freely with staff, family members, and others outside the facility, including the right to have access to telephones, mail, and visitors.

• Participation in Care Planning: You have the right to participate in the development of your care plan and to have your preferences and goals taken into account.

• Freedom from Restraints: You have the right to be free from physical or chemical restraints that are not medically necessary or used for your safety.

• Access to Information: You have the right to access information about your rights, the services available to you, and the facility's policies and procedures.

• Complaints and Grievances: You have the right to voice complaints or grievances about your care and treatment without fear of retaliation, and to have those complaints addressed in a timely manner.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand my rights and responsibilities as a resident of [Your Company Name].

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