Resident Rights in Nursing Homes
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Course Summary
This course will provide CNAs with the definitions of the rights of nursing home residents and each of these rights will be discussed in detail. The module will also outline specific ways CNAs can make sure these rights are not violated. Finally, elder abuse will be discussed and some basic information on the state of nursing homes in the United States will be presented. This is an eligible resident rights course for Florida CNAs.
Course Format
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Course Syllabus
- Introduction
- Nursing Homes in the United States
- The Rights of Nursing Home Residents
- Who Protects the Rights of Nursing Home Residents?
- Elder Abuse
Learning Objectives
- Identify the basic rights of nursing home residents.
- Identify several practical methods for protecting the rights of nursing home residents.
- Identify two types of elder abuse
- Identify how elder abuse should be reported