Patient RightsQuestion 10 of 200
A resident wants to keep his late wife's photograph and a small wooden rosary at the bedside. The facility should:
a.Place them in storage until family visits
b.Allow only items approved by the medical director
c.Remove them as fall hazards
d.Allow the resident to retain and use personal possessions to the extent space permits and they do not infringe on others' rights or safety
Explanation
42 CFR §483.10(f)(2) and HSC §1599.69 grant residents the right to retain and use personal possessions, including religious items, to the extent space permits, unless doing so would infringe on others' rights, health, or safety. Personal items support identity, comfort, and dignity. Removal (a) or storage (b) without cause violates the right; medical director gatekeeping (d) is not the standard—facilities apply space and safety criteria, not arbitrary approval.
Law Reference: 42 CFR §483.10(f)(2); HSC §1599.69Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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