In long-term care settings, which term refers to the rights of residents regarding their treatment and dignity?

• A. Patient Rights
• B. Resident Rights
• C. Employee Rights
• D. Facility Policies

Answer: (B)

In long-term care, the focus is on protecting the autonomy, safety, privacy, and dignity of people living in the facility. The term that captures these protections about how residents are treated and how their care decisions are made is Resident Rights. This label signals that individuals in care have specific protections and powers, such as participating in care planning, giving or refusing consent, maintaining privacy, and reporting abuse or neglect. In contrast, patient rights are usually discussed in hospital or acute care settings; employee rights pertain to staff protections; and facility policies are internal rules rather than the rights of residents themselves. So the correct term is Resident Rights.