You can be accused of neglect because of things you do or do not do.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not Sure
• D. It Depends

Answer: (A)

Neglect in recipient rights means failing to meet a person’s essential care needs or safety, and that can come from what you do or what you don’t do. You’re held to a standard of care that requires both taking appropriate actions and avoiding omissions that could harm or endanger someone. For example, performing an incorrect medication administration is an action that can be neglectful, while not turning a bedbound resident or not responding to a caregiver request for help is an omission that can also be neglectful. Both kinds of failure violate the duty to provide safe, adequate care, so the statement is true: you can be accused of neglect because of things you do or do not do.