A resident group has requested a private meeting without staff. A nursing assistant is asked to remain in the room even though the group does not want staff there. What should the assistant do?
AStay and record each resident's comments.✗ Incorrect
The group has not requested staff attendance.
BCancel the meeting until staff can attend.✗ Incorrect
Staff attendance is not a condition for the group to meet.
CLeave the group to meet privately.✓ Correct
Residents may meet without staff when that is their preference.
DRequire the group to meet in the hallway.✗ Incorrect
A hallway does not provide the requested private meeting space.
Answer
C. Leave the group to meet privately.
Rationale
Residents can organize and meet as a group with privacy. Staff presence should follow the group's wishes rather than be imposed.
RememberRespect a resident group's request to meet without staff.
Sources
State Operations ManualCenters for Medicare & Medicaid Services · License: US government work (public domain) · Retrieved · Page 35
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