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Information to Be Provided Residents Upon Admission; List of Current Rates and Services; Bill for Charges; Access to Nonmedical Records

Section
31-8-107

Refusal of Admission or Continued Residence on the Basis of History or Condition of Mental or Physical Disease or Disability

Section
31-8-108

Required Care, Treatment, and Services; Rights in Regard Thereto; Experimental Research or Treatment

Section
31-8-109

Use or Threat of Physical Restraints, Isolation, or Restrictions on Mobility

Section
31-8-110

Right to Select Pharmacy or Pharmacist; Charges for Pharmaceutical Supplies and Services; Information as to Purpose and Effects of Drugs

Section
31-8-111

Rights as Citizen

Section
31-8-112

Freedom From Duty to Perform Services for Facility; Right to Rise and Retire at Times of Resident's Choice; Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages; Freedom to Enter and Leave Facility

Section
31-8-113

Right to Retain and Use Personal Property at Facility; Provision of Secure Storage Space for Such Property; Records of Stored Property; Investigation of Complaints of Theft

Section
31-8-114

Right to Privacy

Section
31-8-115

Use of Payments Made to or on Behalf of a Resident; Right of Resident or His Guardian to Manage the Resident's Financial Affairs; Assistance by Facility in Such Management

Section
31-8-116

Involuntary Transfer of Residents Discharged From Facility; Return to Facility After Transfer

Section
31-8-117

Suspension of Certain Rights Where Exercise Poses Danger to Self or Other Residents; Notice of Suspension; Duration

Section
31-8-118

Freedom From Interference in Exercise of Rights and Pursuit of Interests; Accommodation of Conflicting Rights; Voicing of Complaints and Recommendation of Changes

Section
31-8-119

Obtaining Contributions by Coercion; Use of Contributions Designated for a Restricted Purpose; Receipts and Records of Contributions

Section
31-8-120

Visitors; Right of Access

Section
31-8-121

Formation of Residents' Council; Space for Meetings; Assistance in Attending Meetings; Compelling of Attendance or Participation

Section
31-8-122

Compliance With This Article by Facilities; Establishment by Facilities of Written Policies and Procedures; Familiarization of Facility Staff With This Article

Section
31-8-123

Cause of Action Against Facility for Violation of Rights Under This Article; Civil Penalties; Applicability of Code Section 31-5-8

Section
31-8-127

Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities

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Short Title

Legislative Intent

Definitions

Rights of Residents Generally

Explanation of Rights; Acknowledgment of Explanation; Posting of Rights at Facilities

Giving Certain Notices to Persons Who Became Residents Before July 1, 1981

Information to Be Provided Residents Upon Admission; List of Current Rates and Services; Bill for Charges; Access to Nonmedical Records

Refusal of Admission or Continued Residence on the Basis of History or Condition of Mental or Physical Disease or Disability

Required Care, Treatment, and Services; Rights in Regard Thereto; Experimental Research or Treatment

Use or Threat of Physical Restraints, Isolation, or Restrictions on Mobility

Right to Select Pharmacy or Pharmacist; Charges for Pharmaceutical Supplies and Services; Information as to Purpose and Effects of Drugs

Rights as Citizen

Freedom From Duty to Perform Services for Facility; Right to Rise and Retire at Times of Resident's Choice; Tobacco and Alcoholic Beverages; Freedom to Enter and Leave Facility

Right to Retain and Use Personal Property at Facility; Provision of Secure Storage Space for Such Property; Records of Stored Property; Investigation of Complaints of Theft

Right to Privacy

Use of Payments Made to or on Behalf of a Resident; Right of Resident or His Guardian to Manage the Resident's Financial Affairs; Assistance by Facility in Such Management

Involuntary Transfer of Residents Discharged From Facility; Return to Facility After Transfer

Suspension of Certain Rights Where Exercise Poses Danger to Self or Other Residents; Notice of Suspension; Duration

Freedom From Interference in Exercise of Rights and Pursuit of Interests; Accommodation of Conflicting Rights; Voicing of Complaints and Recommendation of Changes

Obtaining Contributions by Coercion; Use of Contributions Designated for a Restricted Purpose; Receipts and Records of Contributions

Visitors; Right of Access

Formation of Residents' Council; Space for Meetings; Assistance in Attending Meetings; Compelling of Attendance or Participation

Compliance With This Article by Facilities; Establishment by Facilities of Written Policies and Procedures; Familiarization of Facility Staff With This Article

Use of State or Community Ombudsman to Resolve Residents' Complaints

Grievances

Administrative Hearings

Cause of Action Against Facility for Violation of Rights Under This Article; Civil Penalties; Applicability of Code Section 31-5-8

Rules and Regulations