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A 1986 study by the Institute of Medicine to evaluate the quality of care in nursing homes in the U.S. in the Medicare and Medicaid systems found that residents were often inadequately cared for, neglected and abused. In response, many of the Institute’s proposals for reform became law, including the Nursing Home Reform Act (NHRA).
In addition to the NHRA, most states also regulate these facilities, and if funded by Medicare or Medicaid, there are also federal regulations that will apply.
Passed in 1987, the NHRA gives nursing home residents a set of “Residents’ Rights” to promote quality of life and ensure that their dignity, safety, privacy, medical and personal interests are respected by the nursing home they reside in. Residents’ quality of life should never decrease as a result of the care provided by the nursing home facility. Contact an experienced nursing home abuse attorney if you believe you or your loved one rights are being abused.
These rights include the right to be fully informed of the facility’s services, plans and rules; the right to complain of any grievance; the right to be included in one’s own care; the right to confidentiality; the right to respect and dignity; the right to personal freedom and the right to visits. More specifically, these rights cover:
In addition, the NHRA requires nursing home to give its residents access to the following services:
If you suspect that a loved one is suffering from a type of abuse or neglect while in the care of a nursing home, do not hesitate to contact a nursing home abuse lawyer who can hold those negligent accountable for their actions.
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