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Chapter 70.129 RCW

LONG-TERM CARE RESIDENT RIGHTS

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RCW dispositions

Sections

HTMLPDF 70.129.005Intent—Basic rights.
HTMLPDF 70.129.007Rights are minimal—Other rights not diminished.
HTMLPDF 70.129.010Definitions.
HTMLPDF 70.129.020Exercise of rights.
HTMLPDF 70.129.030Notice of rights and services—Admission of individuals.
HTMLPDF 70.129.040Protection of resident's funds—Financial affairs rights.
HTMLPDF 70.129.050Privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical records.
HTMLPDF 70.129.060Grievances.
HTMLPDF 70.129.070Examination of survey or inspection results—Contact with client advocates.
HTMLPDF 70.129.080Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.
HTMLPDF 70.129.090Advocacy, access, and visitation rights.
HTMLPDF 70.129.100Personal property—Storage space.
HTMLPDF 70.129.105Waiver of liability and resident rights limited.
HTMLPDF 70.129.110Disclosure, transfer, and discharge requirements.
HTMLPDF 70.129.120Restraints—Physical or chemical.
HTMLPDF 70.129.130Abuse, punishment, seclusion—Background checks.
HTMLPDF 70.129.140Quality of life—Rights.
HTMLPDF 70.129.150Disclosure of fees and notice requirements—Deposits.
HTMLPDF 70.129.160Ombuds implementation duties.
HTMLPDF 70.129.170Nonjudicial remedies through regulatory authorities encouraged—Remedies cumulative.
HTMLPDF 70.129.180Facility's policy on accepting medicaid as a payment source—Disclosure.
HTMLPDF 70.129.185Training materials for leadership and staff—Local health jurisdictions.
HTMLPDF 70.129.190Essential support person.
HTMLPDF 70.129.901Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 214.