Title: Demonstrate respect for client/resident/patient rights, as required by Virginia Board of Nursing regulation.
Course: Nurse Aide I Condensed (14051-I-A) > Section: Relating to the Healthcare System

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, 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?