Family members of nursing home residents have certain rights they should be aware of, including the right to:
- attend and participate in needs assessments and care planning meetings.
- be informed of resident’s rights.
- immediate access to visit the resident at any time, if the resident so desires.
- be notified within 24 hours of an accident resulting in injury, a significant change in the resident’s condition, an alteration in treatment, or a decision to transfer the resident.
- be promptly notified of room or roommate changes.
- participate in a family council and make recommendations and present grievances without retaliation.
Upon the admission of each resident, the nursing home should be provided a list of next of kin and any legal representatives of the resident who are chosen to have access to the above rights.
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