(1) The resident has the right to personal privacy and confidentiality of their personal and clinical records. Personal privacy includes:
(a) Accommodations;
(b) Medical treatment;
(c) Written and telephone communications;
(d) Personal care;
(e) Visits; and
(f) Meetings with family and resident groups.
(2) The resident may approve or refuse the release of personal and clinical records to any individual outside the nursing home, unless the resident has been adjudged incapacitated according to state law.
(3) The resident's right to refuse release of personal and clinical records does not apply when:
(a) The resident is transferred to another health care institution; or
(b) Record release is required by law.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.20.090, 18.51.070, 70.97.230, 70.128.040, chapters 70.129, 74.42, and 74.39 RCW. WSR 26-05-046, s 388-97-0360, filed 2/12/26, effective 3/15/26. Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, ยง 388-97-0360, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]