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To maintain
a complete record of all funds and possessions deposited by residents for
safekeeping, and providing quarterly accounting of such funds and possessions.
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To provide
for the spiritual care of residents, if such care is desired.
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To admit
only that number of residents which can be safely accommodated.
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To ensure
that no physical restraints are used, except upon written order of a physician
for a specific period of time when necessary to protect such resident from
injury to himself or others, and that drugs are not used for purposes of
punishment.
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To permit
members of certain groups which render assistance without charge to nursing
home residents, full access to nursing homes at reasonable hours and under
specific conditions.
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To ensure
compliance by the nursing home with all applicable State and Federal statutes
and rules and regulations.
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To ensure
that every resident shall receive a written statement of services provided,
the charges for such services where applicable, and the payment, fee, deposit,
and refund policy of the nursing home.
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To manage
their own financial affairs, (except in the case of legal guardianship,
or if written authorization is given to nursing home administrator to handle
finances).
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To wear
their own clothing and retain their own possessions, unless unsafe or impractical.
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To receive
and send unopened correspondence, to receive assistance upon request with
reading and writing such correspondence, to have access to a telephone,
and to be allowed personal visitation by any person of their choice.
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To have
privacy, a safe and decent living environment, and respectful care offered
with recognition of the dignity and individuality of each resident.
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To participate
in the planning of their own total care and medical treatment, and to retain
the services of their personal physicians, at their own expense, if so desired.
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To present
grievances to the nursing home administrator, without threat of discharge
or reprisal.
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To have
reasonable opportunity for interaction with persons of the opposite sex,
and if married, reasonable privacy during spouse visits, or shared accommodations
if both spouses are residents and it is not medically inadvisable.
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To discharge
themselves upon presentation of a written release, under certain circumstances.