Nursing homes; rights of patients. (SB540)
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Description
Rights of patients in nursing homes. Requires a written acknowledgment that a nursing home patient is fully informed about the services available at the facility and the charges for such services, and adds a responsible party as defined in regulation to the list of persons who can act on behalf of an incapacitated person. Amends § 32.1-138 (“Enumeration; posting of policies; staff training; responsibilities devolving on guardians, etc.; exceptions; certification of compliance.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
Outcome
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