Client RightsDifficulty 3/5
An aide suspects that a resident has been mistreated by another staff member. What is the correct first action?
- ARecord the concern in the resident's chart and monitor the situation
- BReport it to appropriate facility staff without investigating first
- CGather evidence from other residents before reporting the concern
- DSpeak to the staff member involved to establish what happened
Show answer and rationale
Correct: B. Section 483.152(b)(7)(vi) names the need to report any instances of abuse, mistreatment or neglect to appropriate facility staff. Investigating is not the aide's role, and delay is itself a failure to protect.
- C — Gathering evidence delays protection and is the investigator's role, not the aide's.
- D — Approaching the person suspected risks the resident and may compromise an investigation.
- A — Charting and monitoring are not reporting, and the duty is to report.