Patient Care Partnership and Rights

Questions and Answers

What does the Patient Care Partnership explain?

Patient's rights and expectations during hospital visit (correct)

The history of the hospital

The cost of medical procedures

Hospital staff education requirements

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?

A partner, adult child, or court-appointed guardian responsible for making choices for a patient when they cannot. Signup and view all the answers

What does OBRA stand for and what does it ensure?

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act; ensures nursing centers provide care that maintains or improves a person's quality of life, health, and safety. Signup and view all the answers

What do surveyors do?

Observe staff behavior and actions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role during a survey?

Protecting residents' and patients' rights. Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when asked for someone's information?

Refuse to give info, report request to nurse, and communicate that request was made from RN. Signup and view all the answers

How should you address a resident or patient?

Using their proper title and last name. Signup and view all the answers

What does PRIDE stand for in patient care?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is an Ombudsman?

Someone who supports or promotes the needs and interests of another person. Signup and view all the answers

What is fraud in the context of patient care?

Saying or doing something to trick or fool a resident. Signup and view all the answers

What is neglect?

Failure to provide a person with the goods or services needed. Signup and view all the answers

What is abuse?

The physical, mental, emotional, or sexual mistreatment of one person by another. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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.