CNA Certification (Written Exam)Resident Rights and Legal/EthicalMedium
A nurse aide takes a photo of a resident doing a funny dance and posts it on her personal social media account without asking permission. This action violates the resident's right to:
- AAccess to personal belongings
- BParticipate in activities
- CFreedom of expression
- DPrivacy and confidentiality
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Privacy and confidentiality
Posting photos or information about a resident without consent violates their right to privacy and confidentiality under HIPAA and facility policy, even if the content seems harmless or humorous. Staff must obtain explicit permission before sharing any resident images or information publicly.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This does not involve access to belongings.
- B. This is unrelated to participation in facility activities.
- C. This right pertains to the resident, not the staff member's posting.
Privacy in Social Media
Sharing resident photos, videos, or information on social media without consent violates privacy and confidentiality rights and can result in HIPAA violations and termination.
- Consent required before any photo/video sharing
- Applies even to seemingly harmless content
- Violations can lead to legal action and job loss
Memory trick: No post without consent, that's the intent.