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Bill of Rights PDF Print E-mail
Under federal regulations, all nursing homes are required by law to have written policies called the Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights which describe the rights of the residents. Nursing homes are required by law to make these policies available to any resident who requests them.The Nursing Home Resident's Bill of Rights should include and define (but not be limited to) the following rights:
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Arkansas Nursing Home Residents' Rights PDF Print E-mail
All facilities must insure and protect the rights of every resident and provide a clean, healthy, attractive environment. Residents are entitled to treatment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ability to pay, or source of payment. Every resident has the right to request the name and function of all individuals providing them service and the identification of other health care facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and other institutions that may provide them with services.
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