Chapter 3 - Legal and Ethical Issues Flashcards
Ethics
The knowledge of right and wrong
Laws
Tell people what they must do
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)
Was passed in 1987 due to the fact that poor care and abuse was occurring in long-term care facilities. This act helps prevent this.
Minimum Data Set (MDS)
A resident assessment system that was developed in 1990 and is revised periodically. It helps establish guidelines for when someone is assessing a resident.
Resident’s Rights
Specify how residents must be treated while living in a facility
Quality of Life
Residents have the right to the best care available
Services and Activities To Maintain A High Level of Wellness
Residents must receive the correct care
The Right To Be Fully Informed About Rights and Services
Residents must be told what services are available and what the fee is for each service
The Right To Participate In Their Own Care
Residents have the right to participate in planning their treatment, care and discharge
Informed Consent
A resident, with the help of a doctor, makes informed decision about his or her health care
The Right To Make Independent Choices
Residents can make choices about their doctors and treatments
The Right To Privacy And Confidentiality
Resident have the right to speak privately with anyone, the right to privacy during care, and the right to confidentiality regarding every aspect of their lives
The Right To Dignity, Respect, And Freedom
Residents must be respected and treated with dignity. Residents must not be abused mistreated or neglected in any way
The Right To Security Of Possessions
Residents personal possessions must be safe at all times
Rights During Transfers and Discharges
Residents have the right to be informed of and to consent to any location changes
The Right To Complain
Residents have the right to make complaints and voice grievances without fear for their safety or care
The Right To Visits
Residents have the right to visits from doctors, family members, friends, ombudsmen, clergy members, legal representatives, or any other person
Right with Regard To Social Services
The facility must provide resident with access to social services, including counseling, assistance in solving problems with others, and help contacting legal and financial professionals
