Family Councils in Nursing Homes: Resident Protection

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Martin Solomon

The adage “there is safety in numbers” is particularly true in the nursing home setting. Federal nursing home regulations provide a vehicle for enhancing patient safety, by requiring nursing homes to have “family councils”.

Family councils are made up of resident’s family members that meet regularly to discuss issues pertaining to resident care at the facility.

The nursing home must assist the council by making a “private” space available for the families to meet. In addition, a facility representative may only attend the meeting by invitation of the council, and must respond to council concerns.

If you have a loved one in a nursing home, participating in the family council is a must. If there isn’t an active council, start one!
 

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