Dignity and Respect
Resident Rights
You have the right to:
- be treated with dignity, respect and consideration at all times;
- privacy in the treatment and care of your personal needs;
- choose activities, schedules and health care consistent with your interests and plan of care;
- communicate with and have access to people and services inside and outside the facility;
- be consulted when the facility sets policies about your rights and responsibilities and about aspects of your life in the facility;
- staff assistance in interpretation of your rights.
Nursing Home Responsibility
The nursing home must:
- ensure that you are treated as an individual and encourage you to participate in programs and services of your choice;
- provide you with safe, clean and comfortable rooms and surroundings;
- protect you from any kind of harsh and abusive treatment;
- provide you privacy in communicating and associating with people of your choice;