Wash. Admin. Code § 388-97-0920 - Participation in resident and family groups
The department repealed this section from April 13, 2020, through May 7, 2022, in response to the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The requirements of this section were not in effect during that time.
(1) A resident has the
right to organize and participate in resident groups in the nursing
home.
(2) The nursing home must
provide a resident or family group, if one exists, with private
space.
(3) Staff or visitors may
attend meetings only at the group's invitation.
(4) The nursing home must provide a
designated staff individual responsible for providing assistance and responding
to written requests that result from group meetings.
(5) When a resident or family group exists,
the nursing home must listen to the views and act upon the grievances and
recommendations of residents and families concerning proposed policy and
operational decisions affecting resident care and life in the nursing
home.
(6) A resident's family has
the right to meet in the nursing home with the families of other residents in
the facility.
Notes
Statutory Authority: Chapters 18.51 and 74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. 08-20-062, § 388-97-0920, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.
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