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Nursing Home Residents' Rights <br /> Section 400.022, Florida Statutes <br /> Nursing home facilities shall adopt and make public a statement of the rights and responsibilities of the residents and shall treat such <br /> residents in accordance with the provisions of that statement. Each resident shall have the right to: <br /> Civil and religious liberties. Privacy in treatment and in caring for personal needs. <br /> Private and uncensored communication. Be informed of medical condition and proposed treatment and be <br /> allowed participation in planning. <br /> Visitation by any individual providing health, social, legal, or other <br /> services and the right to deny or withdraw consent at any time. Be treated courteously, fairly, and with the fullest measure of dignity. <br /> Present grievances and recommend changes in policies and Be free from mental and physical abuse, corporal punishment, <br /> services free from restraint, interference, coercion, extended involuntary seclusion, and from physical and chemical <br /> discrimination, or reprisal. Includes the right to have access restraints except those ordered by resident's physician. <br /> to the ombudsmen and other advocacy groups. <br /> Be transferred or discharged only for medical reasons, the welfare <br /> Organize and participate in resident groups. of other residents or nonpayment of a bill. <br /> Participate in social, religious, and community activities that Receive a thirty (30) day written notice of discharge or relocation, <br /> do not interfere with the rights of others. and challenge such notice. <br /> Examine results of recent facility inspections by federal and Choose physician and pharmacy. <br /> state agencies including the plan of correction if applicable. <br /> Manage his/her own financial affairs. A quarterly accounting Retain and use personal clothing and possessions. <br /> will be furnished to resident or legal representative. Have copies of rules and regulations of the facility. <br /> Be fully informed, in writing and orally, of services available at Notification prior to room change. <br /> the facility and of related charges for such services. <br /> Refuse medication and treatment and to know the consequences. Information concerning bed-hold policy for hospitalization. <br /> Receive adequate and appropriate ppropriate health care, protective and -� <br /> support services within established and recognized standards. <br />