New Resources on Resident Sexual Consent
NCAL’s Risk Management Work Group created a new checklist for members on key considerations for assisted living communities regarding issues around resident sexual consent.
Sexual consent for assisted living residents requires ensuring resident rights regarding confidentiality, the right to make independent choices, and the right to private unrestricted communications with others, which must be balanced with concerns about resident capacity to give consent.
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- Key Considerations Regarding Resident Sexual Consent in Assisted Living
- Sample: Verbal Informed Sexual Consent Assessment Tool
- Sample: AL Policy on Sexual Relationship Between Resident and Staff
- Sample: AL Policy/Procedure on Sexual Relationships for Residents with Cognitive Impairment
Disclaimer: The checklist is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as or relied upon as legal advice. It is for general informational purposes only and should not substitute for legal advice. Always seek knowledgeable counsel for advice that is tailored to the actual facts and circumstances and takes into account all relevant laws and regulations. The sample documents are provided as a member resource, and should be adapted to reflect state requirements and each community’s specific needs.