Essentials of Resident Rights - Canada

Course Code: REL-CAN-PAC-0-ESSRRC

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Identify the importance of resident rights.
Recognize the rights of residents in a long-term care home.

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Protecting Resident Rights

Importance of Resident Rights

Residents’ Bill of Rights

Ensuring Privacy

Personal Belongings

Personal Information

Review

Summary

Section 3: Supporting Resident Rights

Dignity and Respect

Interacting with Residents

Personal Lifestyle Choices

Participate in Care

Review

Summary

Section 4: Promoting Resident Rights

Right to Be Fully Informed

Right to Manage Money

Right to Basic Freedoms and to Be Free from Discrimination

Right to Raise Concerns

Bill of Rights Violations

Right to Have Family and Friends Present 24 Hours Per Day if Seriously Ill/Dying

Review

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

References

Exam and BrainSparks

Writer: Elizabeth Vaccaro, BSN RN

Elizabeth Vaccaro earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Kean University. She has worked as a Multiple Sclerosis Nurse Educator. Elizabeth has worked in a variety of healthcare settings from the hospital to the pharmaceutical industry which has allowed her to have a great appreciation for all the challenges that span the healthcare field.  She has practiced in the hospice setting for nine years in a variety of roles from Case Manager, Educator, and Director of both inpatient and home care hospice. 

Subject Matter Expert: Heather Preston, RN

Heather Preston is a Registered Nurse in Ontario for over 40 years. She brings with her experience and knowledge of the healthcare system from Acute Care, Home Care, and finally, Long-Term Care. Heather has worked as an RN, a Director of Care, and an Administrator in LTC for over 18 years. She has both clinical and professional nursing management experience and carries specialties in Nursing and Health Law and Aging, Legal Nurse Consultant and as an Inspector with the Ministry of Long-Term Care for six years. Heather provides her expert opinion in Long-Term Care, to the legal system, in many provinces in Canada and supports nursing homes with her expertise as an LTC Homes Consultant.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: General Staff; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.