Questions and Answers
What does the Patient Care Partnership explain?
What are resident's rights as U.S. citizens?
Residents have rights as U.S. citizens.
How must nursing centers inform residents of their rights?
Orally and in writing.
What is a representative in the context of patient care?
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What does OBRA stand for and what does it ensure?
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What do surveyors do?
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What is the role during a survey?
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What should you do when asked for someone's information?
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How should you address a resident or patient?
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What does PRIDE stand for in patient care?
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What is an Ombudsman?
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What is fraud in the context of patient care?
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What is neglect?
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What is abuse?
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Study Notes
Patient Care Partnership
- Describes patients' rights and expectations during hospital visits.
- Emphasizes the collaborative relationship between the patient, healthcare team, and doctor.
Resident's Rights
- Residents retain rights as U.S. citizens, ensuring dignity and respect in care.
Notification of Rights
- Nursing centers must inform residents of their rights both orally and in writing.
Representative Role
- A representative can be a partner, adult child, or court-appointed guardian who makes decisions on behalf of a patient who is incapacitated.
OBRA Regulations
- Nursing centers are mandated to offer care that maintains or enhances residents' quality of life, health, and safety.
Surveyors' Responsibilities
- Surveyors assess staff behavior and actions to ensure compliance with care standards.
Role During Surveys
- Essential duty includes safeguarding residents' and patients' rights throughout the evaluation process.
Information Disclosure Protocol
- If asked for someone’s information, staff should refuse to disclose it, report the request to a nurse, and communicate that it came from a Registered Nurse (RN).
Addressing Residents/Patients
- Proper protocol requires using the resident's or patient's title and last name for respectful communication.
PRIDE Principles
- Personal and Professional Responsibility
- Rights and Respect for individuals
- Independence and encouragement of social interactions
- Delegation and teamwork in care settings
- Adherence to ethics and laws
Ombudsman Definition
- An ombudsman advocates for and promotes the interests and needs of individuals in care settings.
Fraud Definition
- Fraud involves deceptive actions meant to trick or manipulate residents, compromising their trust and safety.
Neglect Definition
- Neglect is the failure to provide essential goods or services needed for an individual’s well-being.
Abuse Definition
- Abuse encompasses various forms of mistreatment, including physical, mental, emotional, or sexual harm inflicted by one individual onto another.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential rights and expectations of patients and residents in healthcare settings. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients, ensuring dignity, respect, and compliance with care standards. Topics include OBRA regulations and the role of representatives during decision-making.