Which of the following best lists the core components of a resident's rights statement under OBRA?

• A. Dignity, privacy, safety, participation in care planning, informed consent, freedom from abuse and neglect, and access to grievances.
• B. Nutrition, exercise, recreation.
• C. Medication administration schedule.
• D. Billing information.

Answer: (A)

OBRA requires a resident's rights statement to protect the individual's dignity, privacy, safety, participation in care planning, informed consent, freedom from abuse and neglect, and access to grievances. These elements ensure the resident is treated with respect, has confidential handling of personal information, lives in a safe environment, can participate in decisions about their own care, understands and consents to treatments, is protected from harm, and can report concerns and seek resolution. The other options miss essential rights aspects by focusing on activities (nutrition, exercise, recreation) or on tasks and administrative details (medication schedules, billing information) rather than the rights framework that empowers residents. The listed components collectively reflect the rights guaranteed under OBRA and form the standard residents' rights statement.