Pre Test – Clients’ Rights In Home Health

Protecting client rights is a responsibility that belongs to the agency you work for and does not concern you directly.

A violation of client rights on your part could result in job loss and legal consequences.

Client rights are protected by state and federal laws .

A client bill of rights benefits the client, your agency, and you.

Clients are not allowed to view their medical record.

Patient confidentiality applies mainly to hospitalized patients and isn’t something you need to worry about when you provide care in someone’s home .

Carrying out the plan of care for a client is always more important than protecting their right to be treated with respect and dignity.

A client cannot refuse care if there is a doctor’s order for a specific action or procedure.

You are responsible for notifying your supervisor if your client’s need for care changes.

To protect your agency, you should do everything possible to take care of a situation your client is unhappy about so they do not file a formal complaint.