•  Bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, rope marks
  
•  Bone fractures, broken bones, and skull fractures
  
• Open wounds, cuts, punctures, untreated injuries in various stages of healing
  
• Sprains, dislocations, and internal injuries/bleeding
  
• Broken eyeglasses/frames, physical signs of being subjected to punishment, and signs of being restrained;
  
• Signs of excessive drugging
  
• Elder report of being hit, slapped, kicked, or mistreated
  
• Elder's sudden change in behavior
  
• Caregiver's refusal to allow visitors to see an elder alone.
  
• Excessive Weight loss
  
• Untreated Medical Condition
  
• Poor Hygiene, uncombed or matted hair
  
• Call light is not functioning or removed from resident?s reach
  
• Torn, stained or bloody underclothing
  
• Patches of missing hair or bleeding scalp
  

Each Resident has the Right to:

Be treated with consideration, respect and dignity
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Privacy during treatment and personal care
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Receive and make phone calls in private
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Send and receive mail unopened
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Visit privately with family, friends and others


Medical condition & Treatment
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Be fully informed by a physician of his or her total health care status
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Participate in health care planning and treatment decisions
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Choose a personal physician
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Be free from unnecessary drug treatment