What are resident rights you ask?  Resident rights are set forth in both the federal law and the state law to protect residents living in long-term care facilities.  These rights are the essential guiding principles of the Ombudsman program.  Below we will discuss many of the more important provisions of resident rights.  Afterward, we have included links to the federal and state laws.

1.  Non-retaliation

2.  Notice of rights

3.  Access to records

4.  Informed of health status

5.  Right to refuse treatment

6.  Participation in care planning

7.  Notice of charges

8.  Deposits and minimum stays

9.  Third party guarantors

10.  Information about resident advocacy groups

11.  Notification of changes

12.  Protection of resident funds

13.  Privacy and dignity

14.  Examination of survey and complaint results

15.  Accommodation of needs

16.  Medicaid discrimination

17.  Medicaid supplementation