Resident Rights!
September 24, 2016
Registration – 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Education – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Course Approval(s): RCFE#: 433-0401-28147 ARF#: 433-0401-28833
This four-hour course meets requirements toward the re-certification program required for assisted living operators. Presenters will discuss the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Act and regulation of RCFE by the State Department of Social Services. Just as we all are guaranteed certain freedom and rights under federal and state laws, residents in residential care facilities for the elderly are guaranteed additional rights because of physical or cognitive limitations.
Instructor will discuss ways to help professional caregivers:
- Provide a high standard of care
- Avoid allegations of misconduct
- Avoid citations and other penalties
- Treat others with the humanity with which we would like to be treated
- Understand the points of AB 2171/Resident’s Bill of Rights
- Identify the rights of residents under the law
- Understand the common violations of resident rights
- Implement effective techniques to safeguard resident rights
For more information contact Sylvia 619-476-2239