COURSE SYLLABUS For Clinical Content Spring 2012

CAMPUS LAB: Patient RightsBehavior Objectives:1. Discuss the correlation between resident rights and OBRA regulations.2. Identify the specific resident rights that are protected by federal and state law.3. Discuss the importance of the individual resident’s right to be informed both orallyand in writing.4. Describe when the right to be informed should occur.5. List at least five specific issues that involve the right to be informed.6. Describe what the right to self- determination or the right to make decisions concerns.7. Identify appropriate personnel responses if a resident refuses to eat or take prescribedmedications.8. Describe how the right to association and communication can be implemented.9. Discuss circumstances when the right to privacy must be protected.10. Discuss how the right to keep personal property must be balanced with the right ofother residents.11. Identify methods that may help to resolve conflicts that can occur between residentsregarding personal property.12. Identify personnel’s responsibilities to insure the resident’s right to freedom fromabuse and restraint.13. Explain health care personnel’s responsibility in reporting actual or stronglysuspected cases of elder abuse.14. Discuss the legitimate circumstances when physical restrains can be applied.15. List the areas of personal care that an individual resident should receive to insurequality of care and dignity.24.0