Role of the Nurse Aide

Resident Rights in Long-Term Care

Privacy, dignity, choice, and reporting obligations for certified nurse aides.

Rights in daily care

Residents have the right to privacy, respectful care, participation in decisions, and freedom from abuse and neglect.1

CNAs must report suspected abuse, neglect, or rights violations through facility policy and mandatory reporting laws.

Sources

Educational summaries citing official U.S. government websites. Always follow your local protocols and scope of practice.

  1. [1] CMS — Residents' Rights — www.cms.gov