Chapter 182

2004 -- S 2504 AS AMENDED

Enacted 06/25/04

A N A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- RIGHTS OF NURSING HOME PATIENTS

Introduced By: Senators P Fogarty, Goodwin, Gibbs, Connors, and Roberts

Date Introduced: February 11, 2004

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 23-17.5-20 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-17.5 entitled "Rights

of Nursing Home Patients" is hereby amended to read as follows:

23-17.5-20. Posting of law. -- Every nursing home licensed pursuant to this title shall

display a copy of the provisions of this chapter and related information in a conspicuous place in

each nursing home. At a minimum the display must include the following:

      (1) A summary of the major provisions of chapter 17.5 of this title.

      (2) The address and telephone number of the division within the health department that

will accept complaints or notice of violations of the sections in this chapter, the state ombudsman,

and Medicaid fraud unit.

      (3) Notice of availability and location of public records regarding the results of state and

federal licensing and certification surveys of nursing homes.

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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LC01908

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