Understanding the language of the regulations and the emphasis of the new survey process will improve the way resident and patient care is provided.

Nurse Learner Outcome: At the conclusion of this learning activity participants will self report a knowledge gain of the emphasis placed on resident’s rights in the new federal regulations on the activity post evaluation.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify at least 5 benefits of Person-Centered Care
2. Identify 5 regulatory foci and changes that promote and encourage self-directed care
3. Describe 5 characteristics or examples of "paternalism".
4. Identify strategies used to handle unsafe decision making