When sharing a semi-private room, residents' rights to privacy include:
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 (c) violates dignity; sharing personal hygiene items (a) violates infection control; allowing eavesdropping (d) violates confidentiality. Facility design and operations must accommodate these rights even within shared accommodations.
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