§7921. Intent It is the intent of the Legislature to establish a mechanism for residents of long-term care facilities in this State to articulate their rights and to be responsible for the protection of those rights. [PL 1981, c. 445 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 445 (NEW).
§7922. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1981, c. 445 (NEW).] 1. Long-term care facility. “Long-term care facility” means any facility program of assisted living licensed pursuant to chapters 1663 and 1664, and any nursing facility or unit licensed pursuant to […]
§7923. Residents’ council 1. Establishment; composition. Each long-term care facility shall inform residents of their right to establish a council. This information must be given to all residents and a family member or designated representative for those residents on admission and must be posted prominently in the facility. The administrator shall assist residents in […]
§7924. Reporting of violations 1. Alleged violations reported and investigated. Any person who believes that any of those rules governing the licensure of long-term care facilities or the operation of assisted living programs and services authorized pursuant to section 7853 adopted by the department pertaining to residents’ rights and conduct of resident care has been […]
§7925. Discharges and transfers Long-term care facilities which receive public funds may not discharge or transfer any person solely based on a change in their source of payment. [PL 1981, c. 445 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1981, c. 445 (NEW).
