131D-24. Notice to resident.
(a) A copy of the declaration of the residents' rights shall be posted conspicuously in a public place in all facilities. A copy of the declaration of residents' rights shall be furnished to the resident upon admittance to the facility, to all residents currently residing in the facility, to a representative payee of the resident, or to any person designated in G.S. 131D-22, and if requested to the resident's responsible family member or guardian. Receipts for the declaration of rights signed by these persons shall be retained in the facility's files. The declaration of rights shall be included as part of the facility's admission policies and procedures.
(b) The address and telephone number of the section in the Department of Health and Human Services responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this Article shall be posted and distributed with copies of G.S. 131D-21. The address and telephone number of the county social services department, and the appropriate person or office of the Department of Health and Human Services shall also be posted and distributed. (1981, c. 923, s. 1; 1997-443, s. 11A.118(a).)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Chapter 131D - Inspection and Licensing of Facilities
Article 3 - Adult Care Home Residents' Bill of Rights.
§ 131D-19 - Legislative intent.
§ 131D-21 - Declaration of residents' rights.
§ 131D-21.2 - Quality assurance, medical, or peer review committees.
§ 131D-22 - Transfer of management responsibilities.
§ 131D-23 - No waiver of rights.
§ 131D-24 - Notice to resident.
§ 131D-26 - Enforcement and investigation.
§ 131D-29 - Revocation of license.
§ 131D-31 - Adult care home community advisory committees.
§ 131D-32 - Functions of adult care home community advisory committees.