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"Isn't it a violation of the resident's rights to be denied side rails if the resident is cognitively able to make a decision that they want them/ verbalize their reasoning; "I feel safer with them up." and this can all be documented?"
Right!
The resident has the right to have side rails up upon request. Yes,
And if the family is the legal guardian they can also request it.
Careplans, nurses notes, and MD orders are needed.
I had this discussion recently with ACHA. email me if any questions.
Happy Easter to all.
Respectfully,
Marti Ann Benenfeld, RN, FNC, ALA, LTC
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Council
North Miami Dade, Fl
Nurse Consultant, Long Term Care
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