Cummings Health Care Facility

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.