A patient's or resident's civil and religious liberties shall not be infringed and the facility shall encourage and assist in the exercise of these rights. A patient or resident is entitled to retain and use personal clothing and possessions as space permits. At the request of a patient, a nursing home shall provide for safekeeping of personal property, funds, and other property, except that a nursing home shall not be required to provide for the safekeeping of property which would impose an unreasonable burden on the nursing home. Each patient shall be provided with meals which meet the recommended dietary allowances for the patient's age and sex and may be modified according to special dietary needs. A health care facility, its owner, administrator, employee, or representative shall not discharge, harass, retaliate or discriminate against a patient because a patient has exercised rights protected by law.
Elder abuse is harm or threatened harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by another person.
Elder neglect is harm to an adult's health or welfare caused by self-neglect or the conduct of a person responsible for the adult's care. Elder exploitation is the misuse of an adult's funds, property or personal dignity by another person. Protective Servces for Adults or Children. The information is located in the Government County listing in your local telephone directory.