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Sometimes, the staff think that the family is not comfortable with observing personal care and they think that they are being nice by giving you permission to step out of the room. Other times, some staff are just not comfortable being watched, kind of like anyone would be uncomfortable if someone were watching over their shoulder while trying to do their job. You could try to say something like, "it's ok, I'm used to it, if you don't mind, I'll just stand over here, I won't get in the way, and let me know if I can help you in any way". Whether they have a "right" to ask you to leave, no I don't think so.
Maybe you Gfather would be more comfortable with you not there. I know I wouldn't want to be there when an aide was doing her job. I think though, they cannot keep u from staying.
Yes, if she is bathing the patient it is part of the privacy protocol for the paitent, no matter who you are. It is about dignity and privacy. I am assuming this is about bathing. There are other procedures to do with catheters and such, and there are suctioning procedures that can be uncomfortable to see. So this is often the way. Certainly, if you wish to stay you can ask the nurse why you, as the guardian, must leave. She will discuss things with you I would hope.
Do you think your grandpa would want you to see his "private parts" if he understands what is going on? Even if he has dementia, honor what he would have wanted in his right mind. It is about HIS dignity and showing respect for him. There is NO WAY I would ever want my daughters to see me getting a bath or having a brief changed! The are also laws relating to dignity and privacy and a facility could get into big trouble (and rightly so) if these are not followed. The facility should have a "Patient Bill of Rights". Please ask and read this.
Why are you asking this when he's in a nursing home and they are doing their job and why do you want to watch? I never considered this question when they did personal care for my mother in the nursing home.
Of course, if the nurse thinks that your being there is not best for the patient. Most people prefer not to be observed when they are receiving personal care or managing it for themselves, don't they?
But this seems to have offended you: did you have any objection to stepping out of the room for the time being? Any concerns about the personal care being given?
I would have to agree with everyone here. When my dad was in the hospital (for part of what would be his last week of his life) and an aid came in to change him I left the room without being asked to give my dad his privacy. I knew that my dad would not want me to see him that way and I didn't want to see it; furthermore, when he called for me the aid simply told him I was right outside the door and would be right back when they were done. Why would you want to be in the room? Do you think they would do something to your grandfather?
I think this journey needs to be focused on grandpa's dignity and not your rights. You don't want to go to war with his caregivers. If you think that they are harming him or doing something inappropriate you need to file a complaint.
What is the reason that you want to remain present while he is receiving personal care?
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
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APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
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If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
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This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
But this seems to have offended you: did you have any objection to stepping out of the room for the time being? Any concerns about the personal care being given?
What is the reason that you want to remain present while he is receiving personal care?