Title 31, Chapter 8, Section 104
( 31-8-104)
Each resident and his guardian or representative, if the resident
does not have a guardian, shall be given by the facility a written
and oral explanation of the rights, grievance procedures, and
enforcement provisions provided for by this article before or at the
time of admission to a long-term care facility. Written
acknowledgment of the receipt of such explanation by the resident
and his guardian or representative shall be made a part of the
resident's file. In addition, each facility shall post written
notices of such rights in conspicuous locations in the facility.
Such written notices shall be prepared by the department. The
notices shall be prepared in type and format which is easily
readable by residents and shall describe residents' rights,
grievance procedures, and enforcement provisions provided for by
this article. |