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Much like the U.S. Constitution’s Bill of Rights provides every American with certain inalienable rights, the New York Nursing Home Bill of Rights establishes protections specifically for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. However, you can only enforce the rights of a nursing home resident if you have a clear understanding of what those rights are.
With that in mind, here is a brief overview of patient rights in Suffolk County nursing homes, as New York state law outlines. If you or a loved one has experienced a violation of any of these rights while living in a nursing home or assisted care facility, a nursing home abuse attorney from our team can help you explore your options for civil recovery.
Nursing home residents in Suffolk County have the right to make their own decisions about virtually every aspect of their lives without undue influence, pressure, or denial of agency by staff members. Among other things, this means they have the right to select their doctor and medical care, set their daily routine, and participate in religious or political organizations of their choosing.
Suffolk County nursing home residents may also maintain control of their finances, assets, and personal property, including the right to make changes to estate planning documents if they are of sound mind to do so. Likewise, nursing home residents—or someone acting on their behalf financially—have a right to receive advance notice of all costs and fees associated with their nursing home residency and related services.
Staff members must check in on residents regularly to ensure they have not experienced an accidental fall, medical episode, or some other issue requiring assistance. Even so, Suffolk County nursing home patients still have the right to privacy. This includes advance notice before nonemergency visits to their room and maintaining privacy in written communication, phone calls, and conversations.
Patients in Suffolk County residential care facilities have a right to a dignified and comfortable living environment, which includes freedom from intentional abuse, inadvertent neglect, or discrimination of any kind. New York state law requires each facility’s administrators to establish and implement a formal complaint process and prohibits retaliation against any resident who files a complaint or seeks enforcement of any other legally guaranteed right.
It is important for residents and their family members to understand the patient rights in Suffolk County nursing homes established under state law. In addition to ensuring that daily life in care facilities is as safe and supportive as possible, these basic rights give you solid grounds on which to potentially pursue civil litigation if you or your loved one experiences nursing home neglect or abuse.
We know how to handle situations like this compassionately, protecting your best interests emotionally as well as financially. Call us today to discuss a possible claim.
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