Under OBRA, what is a resident's right regarding privacy during care?

• A. The right to privacy during treatment and personal care, including confidential communications
• B. The right to privacy only in common areas
• C. No privacy rights in care
• D. Facility may share all information with staff without consent

Answer: (A)

Under OBRA, residents have the right to privacy during treatment and personal care, including confidential communications. This means care should be provided in private settings whenever possible, with proper covering and screening during procedures, and conversations about health kept confidential. Information about a resident’s care and health is shared only with staff who are directly involved in their care, and with others only if the resident consents or as required by law. Privacy applies in all care situations, not just in common areas, and the facility cannot disclose information broadly or share it without appropriate consent.