Residents' Rights - Florida

Residents' Rights - Florida

Residents' Rights is a course designed to educate personal care attendants (PCAs) in Florida on the rights and protections afforded to individuals residing in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes or assisted living communities. This course aims to provide PCAs in Florida with the knowledge and understanding necessary to identify violations of residents' rights and know how to report them while protecting the residents. The course covers various topics, including residents' rights to privacy, personal choice, and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It also delves into ethical considerations, communication, and the importance of advocacy on behalf of the residents.

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Overview

Details
  • Lessons: 12
  • Number of tests: 5
  • Hours: 1.5 hours
  • Students who are studying this course: 65
What you will learn
  • The right to privacy and personal choice
  • The right to be free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
  • Ethical considerations in providing care to residents
  • Effective communication strategies with residents
  • The role of PCAs in advocating for residents' rights
  • Understanding and reporting violations

Lessons

    • Introduction to Residents' RightsIntroduction to Residents' Rights
    • 3 mins
    • Legal Framework and Regulatory GuidelinesLegal Framework and Regulatory Guidelines
    • 4 mins
    • Identifying Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationIdentifying Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
    • 9 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Reporting Violations to Nurse/ManagerReporting Violations to Nurse/Manager
    • 4 mins
    • Immediate Protection of Residents Until Help ArrivesImmediate Protection of Residents Until Help Arrives
    • 6 mins
    • DCF Reporting Requirements for PCAs in FloridaDCF Reporting Requirements for PCAs in Florida
    • 7 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Maintaining Residents' Privacy and Honoring PreferencesMaintaining Residents' Privacy and Honoring Preferences
    • 5 mins
    • Ethical Considerations and Best PracticesEthical Considerations and Best Practices
    • 8 mins
    • Role of the Interdisciplinary Team in Protecting Residents' RightsRole of the Interdisciplinary Team in Protecting Residents' Rights
    • 5 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Creating a Respectful and Trusting Environment for ResidentsCreating a Respectful and Trusting Environment for Residents
    • 6 mins
    • Residents' Rights Across Different Healthcare SettingsResidents' Rights Across Different Healthcare Settings
    • 6 mins
    • Case Studies and Additional RightsCase Studies and Additional Rights
    • 11 mins
    • Knowledge Review Knowledge Review
    • 4 mins
    • Exam- Residents' Rights Exam- Residents' Rights
    • 15 mins

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