Pursuant to 42 CFR 483.10 (8)(iii)(d) Privacy and Confidentiality “The resident has the right to— (e) Privacy and confidentiality. The resident has the right to personal privacy and confidentiality of his or her personal and clinical records. (1) Personal privacy includes accommodations, medical treatment, written and telephone communications, personal care, visits, and meetings of family […]

Right to Voice Grievances – §483.10   Resident rights. The resident has a right to voice grievances without reprisal or discrimination. 42 CFR 483.10 (8)(iii)(f) Grievances. A resident has the right to— (1) Voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal. Such grievances include those with respect to treatment which has been furnished as well as that which has not […]

Dietary Services are Included in Medicare or Medicaid Billing for Nursing Home Dietary Services are Included in §483.10   Dietary Services Are Included, Resident rights. Nursing and dietary services are included in the bill for nursing home services provided to residents. 42 CFR 483.10 (b)(8)(i) Services included in Medicare or Medicaid payment. During the course of […]

Limitation on Charges for Nursing Home Services Federal regulations place a limitation on charges to personal funds for residents receiving care in nursing homes. §483.10 Resident rights. The resident has a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the facility. A facility must protect […]

Nursing Homes Must Keep Records of Resident Funds The nursing home must keep records and accounting for resident funds.   §483.10 Resident rights.    The resident has a right to a dignified existence, self-determination, and communication with and access to persons and services inside and outside the facility. A facility must protect and promote the rights of each […]