LTC (SMQT) Test #3 Regulations & Survey Process Questions with 100% Correct Answers

The resident has the right to: Correct Answer -immediate access to the current active clinical record -upon oral or written request, to access all other records pertaining to himself within 24 hours -right to be fully informed of his total health status -right to refuse treatment -right to be informed by the facility at least 30 days in advance of any change in rates or services that rates cover Treatment refusals Correct Answer -any refusals of treatment must be accompanied by counseling on the medical consequences of such refusal, and then document this happening Facility must furnish on admission a written description of legal rights including: Correct Answer -description of the manner of protecting personal funds under this section -statement that the resident may file a complaint with the director concerning resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property -the most recently known addresses and telephone #s for the dept, office of secretary of family and social services, ombudsman, area on aging, local mental health center, adult protective services Display of facility information Correct Answer -prominently displayed -provided to residents and applicants for admission oral and written information -how to apply for and use Medicare / Medicaid benefits -how to receive refunds for previous payments covered by such benefits Facility must inform each resident of Correct Answer -name, specialty, and way of contacting the physician responsible for his or her care Protection of Resident Funds Correct Answer -resident has the right to manage his financial affairs -facility may not require residents to deposit their personal funds with the facility -only with written authorization of the resident the facility must hold and manage and account for personal funds of the resident deposited at the facility Depositing Residents personal Funds Correct Answer -facility must deposit any of the personal funds if more then $50 in an interest bearing account that is separate from the