Resident Rights in Assisted Living

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-RESRAL

Hours: 1

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026

Learning Objectives:
Discuss the rights of people cared for by your healthcare organization.
Identify steps you can take to protect the rights of those cared for by your healthcare organization.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: General Rights in all Healthcare Organizations

Healthy Environment

Safe Environment

Freedom From Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

Restraints

Dignity and Respect

Access to Medical Treatment

Free From Discrimination

Decision-Making and Choice

Self-Determination

Privacy and Confidentiality

Informing People of Their Rights

Exercising Their Rights

Review

Summary

Section 3: Rights of Residents in Assisted Living Communities

State-Specific Rights

The Right to be Notified of Changes

The Right to Manage Finances

The Right to Voice Grievances

The Right to be Informed of Licensure Status

The Right to Work or Not Work

The Right to Privacy

The Right to Have Personal Possessions and Visitors

The Right to Participate in Activities

The Right to Share an Apartment with a Spouse

The Right to Self-Administer Medication

The Right to Refuse Transfer

Review

Summary

Section 4: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

References

Subject Matter Expert: Kim Matthews, RN

Kimberly Matthews, RN obtained a nursing degree from Western Kentucky University in 1998.  Ms. Matthews possesses over 20 years of nursing experience with over 17 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry.  Ms. Matthews has extensive experience in MDS, restorative nursing programs, and nursing management.  Ms. Matthews is currently a Post Acute Care Content writer and subject matter expert for MDS.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Administrators; 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.