§ 131D-20 – Definitions.
131D-20. Definitions. As used in this Article, the following terms have the meanings specified: (1) "Abuse" means the willful or grossly negligent infliction of physical pain, injury or mental anguish, unreasonable confinement, or the willful or grossly negligent deprivation by the administrator or staff of an adult care home of services which are necessary to […]
§ 131D-21 – Declaration of residents' rights.
131D-21. Declaration of residents’ rights. Each facility shall treat its residents in accordance with the provisions of this Article. Every resident shall have the following rights: (1) To be treated with respect, consideration, dignity, and full recognition of his or her individuality and right to privacy. (2) To receive care and services which are adequate, […]
§ 131D-21.1 – Peer review.
131D-21.1. Peer review. It is not a violation of G.S. 131D-21(6) for medical records to be disclosed to a private peer review committee if: (1) The peer review committee has been approved by the Department; (2) The purposes of the peer review committee are to: a. Survey facilities to verify a high level of quality […]
§ 131D-21.2 – Quality assurance, medical, or peer review committees.
131D-21.2. Quality assurance, medical, or peer review committees. (a) A member of a duly appointed quality assurance, medical, or peer review committee shall not be subject to liability for damages in any civil action on account of any act, statement, or proceeding undertaken, made, or performed within the scope of the functions of the committee, […]
§ 131D-22 – Transfer of management responsibilities.
131D-22. Transfer of management responsibilities. Any representative authorized in writing by a resident to manage his financial affairs, any resident’s legal guardian as appointed by a court, or any resident’s attorney-in-fact as specified in the power of attorney agreement may sign any documents required by this Article, perform any other act, and receive or furnish […]
§ 131D-23 – No waiver of rights.
131D-23. No waiver of rights. No facility may require a resident to waive the rights specified in G.S. 131D-21. (1981, c. 923, s. 1.)
§ 131D-19 – Legislative intent.
131D-19. Legislative intent. It is the intent of the General Assembly to promote the interests and well-being of the residents in adult care homes and assisted living residences licensed pursuant to Part 1 of this Article. It is the intent of the General Assembly that every resident’s civil and religious liberties, including the right to […]