Chapter 514 - Nursing Facility Services - DHHR - State of West ...

ecord. Upon receipt of a written request by the resident or his/her representative, theadministrator or designee will provide within two working days copies of all records requested ata cost not to exceed the community standard for photocopies.The resident has the right to receive adequate, appropriate health care and appropriateprotection and support services with reasonable accommodation of individual need andpreference including, but not limited to selection of personal physician. The resident or his/herrepresentative has the right to be fully informed in a language that he/she can understand ofhis/her total health status. The resident or his/her representative has the right to refusetreatment, and to refuse to participate in experimental research.The resident or his/her representative has the right to be present and participate in theformulation of a care plan as well as be consulted in advance about any changes in treatment orcare. Self-medication by a resident must be allowed if individual capabilities are assessed anddocumented by professional staff.Outside of the formal plan of care, the resident has the right to plan personal daily activities andparticipate in activities both inside and outside the facility.Residents who are entitled to Medicaid benefits or become eligible for Medicaid benefits mustbe informed in writing of the items and services under the State Plan for which the resident maynot be charged as well as the items for which the resident may be charged and the amount ofthe charges including an explanation of the resource amount. This information must also beprovided to the resident annually during the resident’s stay in the nursing facility.A resident of a nursing facility must be provided a room as homelike as possible according toindividual tastes, desires and medical necessities. Personal furnishings including furniture mustbe allowed depending on space. A private storage space within the personal room for clothingand possessions must be provided. The administrator or designee must take reasonableprecautions to protect and treat personal possessions with respect, as well as investigateincidents of loss, damage or misappropriation of property.The facility must provide a written description of legal rights including:The manner of protection of personal funds;The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State advocacy groups;A statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State survey and certificationagency concerning resident abuse, neglect, and/or misappropriation of funds or property inthe facility;The name, specialty and way of contacting the physician responsible for the care of theresident; andThe procedures for applying for and using Medicare and Medicaid benefits as a resident ofa nursing facility.Department of Health and Human Resources Chapter 514: Nursing Facility Services Page 41January 1, 2013DISCLAIMER: This manual does not address all the complexities of Medicaid policies and procedures,and must be supplemented with all State and Federal Laws and Regulations.