Every resident has the right to be fully informed of the services available in the facility and of the charges related to those services. These charges include services not covered under Medicare or Medicaid and charges that are not covered in the facility's basic rate. Every resident has the right to receive medical care, nursing care, rehabilitative and restorative therapies, and personal hygiene in a safe, clean environment. Residents have the right to be advised by a physician or appropriate professional staff of alternative courses of care and treatments and their consequences. Your Care and Medical Treatment Residents must be given the opportunity to participate in the planning of their medical treatment.
Residents have the right to refuse treatment and to refuse to participate in experimental research.
Residents do not have to use the nursing home's physician or pharmacy. Personal Finances Residents have the option to manage their funds or to authorize someone else to manage them. This includes privacy during medical treatment and care of personal needs. People not involved in the care of the resident should not be present during examinations and treatment without consent from the resident. Residents must be provided with a written notice 30 days prior to transfer or discharge.