Patient RightsQuestion 18 of 200
When sharing a semi-private room, residents' rights to privacy include:
a.Being told to keep the curtain open at all times to allow staff observation
b.Sharing the same bath linens to save laundry
c.Allowing the roommate to listen to phone calls so the call can be monitored
d.Use of privacy curtains during care, private telephone access, and private space for visits with spouses or partners
Explanation
42 CFR §483.10(e)(3) requires accommodation of privacy needs in shared rooms: privacy curtains during personal care, private telephone access, and private space for visits, including with spouses/partners. Mandating an open curtain (a) violates dignity; sharing personal hygiene items (b) violates infection control; allowing eavesdropping (c) violates confidentiality. Facility design and operations must accommodate these rights even within shared accommodations.
Law Reference: 42 CFR §483.10(e)(3); CDPH AFL 20-22Practice all 200 questions free — no signup required.
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