Title 31, Chapter 8, Section 117
( 31-8-117)
Only the rights enumerated in paragraph (6) of subsection (b) of Code Section 31-8-108 and subsections (b), (c), and (d) of Code Section 31-8-112 may be suspended as a result of medical contraindication, as determined by the resident's physician, and then only under the following conditions: (1) The physician has personally examined the resident and the
physician documents that the exercise of such right or rights pose
a danger to other residents or an immediate and substantial danger
to the resident himself. If the threatened danger is only to the
resident, the resident's rights shall not be suspended pursuant to
this Code section, provided the resident or guardian understands
the danger and insists on the exercise of the right; (2) Prior to or at the time of a suspension of a right or rights
due to a medical contraindication, the resident and his guardian
or representative shall be notified of such suspension, its
duration, and the resident's legal right to meet with legal
counsel, the ombudsman provided for in Article 3 of this chapter,
members of his family, his guardian, or others of his choice; and (3) Suspension of a right or rights shall be for a reasonable time
period, which period shall not exceed 35 days for skilled nursing
residents and not to exceed 65 days for intermediate care
residents. Every additional period, which periods shall also not
exceed the same maximum time periods, shall be considered a new
suspension, subject to the conditions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of
this Code section. |