Client Rights

As a nursing assistant, caring for clients requires knowing and respecting client rights. The rights of clients in hospitals are outlined by the American Hospital Association, or AHA, Patient Care Partnerships, while those of clients in long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes, are outlined under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or OBRA for short, which is a federal law enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. As a nursing assistant, you have a responsibility to promote and protect the rights of clients under your care.