LTC 352 Unit 2: Lessons 4-6
G Garrett

Lesson 4

1. Use the information you have gained in this lesson to identify key resident right issues in the case below:
The resident is an alert, 65-year-old male. A fractured hip occurred when he fell at home.
He lived alone up until this time. He was hospitalized following surgery and received physical therapy while in the hospital. He is alert and oriented. He shows no signs of mental illness. He suffers from COPD, occasional CHF, and osteoporosis. The nursing home facility’s physician explains the treatment plan to the resident, which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, and a low salt diet. The resident has no complaints, except that he is happy to be wheeled around in the wheelchair by the staff.
He refuses PT and OT. Also, he keeps a salt shaker in his shirt pocket and takes his meals in his room. What is your plan as the Administrator in the nursing home in caring for this resident while balancing his resident rights?
As the Administrator I will ensure the resident rights for this resident are provided and that the facility’s staff follows policies and procedures. Upon Admissions the resident would be provided a copy of the facility’s admission packet/contract, including payment sources and written information regarding his rights and facility policies. At the time of admissions the resident would be given written information concerning his rights to make decision concerning medical care, including the right to accept or refuse medical or surgical treatment, and the right to formulate advance directives. The resident would be given a written description of the facility’s policies that govern the exercise of these rights. Receipt of the above information will be acknowledged in writing to ensure the resident know his rights and responsibilities.
The nursing home facility’s