Sec. 21765.
(1) A nursing home shall establish written policies and procedures to implement the rights protected under section 20201. The policies shall include a procedure for the investigation and resolution of patient complaints. The policies and procedures shall be subject to approval by the department. The policies and procedures shall be clear and unambiguous, shall be printed in not less than 12-point type, shall be available for inspection by any person, shall be distributed to each patient and representative, and shall be available for public inspection.
(2) Each patient shall be given a copy of the rights enumerated in section 20201 at the time of admission to a nursing home. A patient of a nursing home at the time of the implementation of this section shall be given a copy of the rights enumerated in section 20201 as specified by rule.
(3) A copy shall be given to a person who executes a contract pursuant to section 21766 and to any other person who requests a copy.
(4) If a patient is unable to read the form, it shall be read to the patient in a language the patient understands. In the case of a developmentally disabled individual, the rights shall be explained in a manner that the person is able to understand and the explanation shall be witnessed by a third person. In the case of a minor or a person who has a legal guardian, both the patient and the parent or legal guardian shall be fully informed of the policies and procedures.
(5) A nursing home shall ensure that its staff is familiar with and observes the rights enumerated in section 20201 and the policies and procedures established under this section.
History: Add. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979 ;-- Am. 2014, Act 66, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 2014 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 17 - Facilities and Agencies (333.20101...333.22260)
368-1978-17-217 - Part 217 Nursing Homes (333.21701...333.21799e)
Section 333.21702 - Definitions; D to P.
Section 333.21703 - Definitions; P to W.
Section 333.21707 - Prescribing Course of Medical Treatment; Limitations on Authority.
Section 333.21712 - Name of Nursing Home; Change in Name; Prohibited Terms; Rehabilitation Services.
Section 333.21716 - Nursing Home; Influenza Vaccination.
Section 333.21719 - Immediate Access to Acute Care Facilities.
Section 333.21720 - Nursing Home Administrator Required.
Section 333.21720b - Agreement With County Community Mental Health Program.
Section 333.21721 - Bond Required.
Section 333.21731 - Licensee Considered Consumer of Tangible Personal Property.
Section 333.21733 - Repealed. 2009, Act 188, Eff. May 1, 2010.
Section 333.21735 - Requirement of Emergency Generator System in Nursing Home.
Section 333.21743 - Disclosures; Public Inspection.
Section 333.21744 - Professional Advice and Consultation.
Section 333.21755 - Grounds for Refusal to Issue License.
Section 333.21757 - Provisional License.
Section 333.21766 - Written Contract.
Section 333.21775 - Continuation of Medicaid Funding During Appeal, Transfer, or Discharge Period.
Section 333.21776 - Transfer or Discharge of Patient; Plan; Counseling Services.
Section 333.21777 - Holding Bed Open During Temporary Absence of Patient; Option; Title 19 Patients.
Section 333.21781 - Posting of License and Other Information.
Section 333.21782 - Retention of Documents for Public Inspection.
Section 333.21784 - Threatening Medical Condition; Notice; Emergency Treatment; Comfort of Patient.
Section 333.21785 - Discontinuance of Operation; Notice; Relocation of Patients.
Section 333.21786 - Emergency Closing of Nursing Home.
Section 333.21787 - Michigan Public Health Institute; Consultation and Contracts.
Section 333.21791 - Advertising; False or Misleading Information Prohibited.
Section 333.21792 - Commission, Bonus, Fee, or Gratuity; Violation; Penalty.
Section 333.21794 - Use of Dining Assistant to Provide Feeding Assistance to Nursing Home Patient.
Section 333.21796 - Insuring Proper Licensing of Licensed Personnel.
Section 333.21799d - Collection of Civil Penalty; Noncompliance; Order.