Resident Rights: Ethical Responsibility in Healthcare

Course overview

The primary purpose of this course is to provide healthcare professionals with an in-depth understanding of the rights held by residents of nursing homes to enable them to offer the highest quality of care. Additionally, the course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to promote and protect these rights in the clinical setting. By imparting practical strategies for safeguarding resident rights and overcoming care-related challenges, this course seeks to empower healthcare professionals to provide resident-centric care that upholds the autonomy and dignity of residents in long-term care facilities. Ultimately, the course aims to enable healthcare professionals to effectively advocate for residents, ensuring that they receive the care and respect that is due to them.