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Residents of nursing homes have rights that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. The law requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident” and stresses individual dignity and self-determination.
What are my rights in a nursing home? As a nursing home resident, you have certain rights and protections under Federal and state law that help ensure you get the care and services you need. You have the right to be informed, make your own decisions, and have your personal information kept private. The nursing home must tell you about these ...
Residents of nursing homes have rights that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. The law requires nursing homes to “promote and protect the rights of each resident” and stresses individual dignity and self-determination.
This table provides links to your local legislation on nursing home resident rights and LTC ombudsman program. While federal regulations protect all nursing home residents in the U.S., some states have elected to include additional rights to further safeguard this vulnerable population.
You have the right to participate in all aspects of your care, including: Making your own treatment decisions; Planning all your care needs and medical treatments; Having information about state laws that relate to advance directives for health care decision-making;
On the following pages you will find information related to the rights of individuals from the Home and Community Based Federal Regulation (42 CFR 441.301(4)(i)), Missouri Statutes, Missouri Code of State Regulations, and the DMH DD Provider Contracts. If any of these rights are limited then Due Process must be documented to ensure that the
You have the right to: Make your own choices regarding personal affairs, care, benefits and services. Choose your own doctor at your own expense or through a health care plan. Manage your own financial affairs in the least restrictive method or to delegate that responsibility to another person.
