This includes privacy during medical treatment and care of personal needs. People not involved in the care of the resident should not be present during examinations and treatment without consent from the resident. Residents must be provided with a written notice 30 days prior to transfer or discharge. The law provides residents the right to appeal discharge or transfer. Rights of Access Residents may receive any visitor of their choice and may refuse visitors to enter their room or may end a visit at any time.
Residents have the right to immediate access by family and reasonable access to others.
Visiting hours must be at least 8 hours and be posted in a public place. Members of community organizations and legal services may enter any nursing home during visiting hours. Communication between the resident and visitor are confidential. Visitors may talk to all residents and offer them personal, social, and legal services. Visitors may help residents claim their rights and benefits through individual assistance, counseling, organizational activity, legal action, or other forms of representation.