Demonstrate respect for client/resident/patient rights, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Demonstration should include
- protecting client/resident/patient rights
- providing privacy and confidentiality
- promoting a client’s/resident’s/patient’s right to make personal choices.
Refer to Unit VI in Nurse Aide Curriculum Links to an external site., Virginia Board of Nursing, Virginia Department of Health Professions, 2018.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What resources provide information about client/resident/patient rights?
- How can a CNA ensure privacy and confidentiality for a client/resident/patient?
- How can a CNA encourage a client/resident/patient in decision making?
- What actions should a CNA take if client/resident/patient rights are being violated?