RESIDENT RIGHTS 3HR

Course overview

The purpose of this course is to educate and reinforce the knowledge of nurses; CNS, ARNP, RN, LPN, CNA, Respiratory Care professionals, Dietetics and Nutrition professionals, Licensed Midwifery professionals, OT/OTA, other professionals who are working within the health care environment; as well as other students/ individuals regarding residents rights. This course will review various aspects of the basic rights of residents and measures that can help to ensure that those rights are understood and honored. This course is available online as well as within the classroom setting. OBJECTIVES At the conclusion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Identify basic resident rights 2. Describe how the resident rights may impact nursing practice 3. Apply principles of resident rights to nursing practice 4. Describe measures to protect the resident¿s rights 5. Define Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 6. Describe measures to respect the residents rights 7. Discuss the importance of confidentiality and privacy of residents¿ information 8. Identify ways to promote the residents rights