Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.129 - Long-Term Care Resident Rights.
70.129.060 - Grievances.

RCW 70.129.060
Grievances.

A resident has the right to:
(1) Voice grievances. Such grievances include those with respect to treatment that has been furnished as well as that which has not been furnished; and
(2) Prompt efforts by the facility to resolve grievances the resident may have, including those with respect to the behavior of other residents.

[ 1994 c 214 § 7.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 70.129 - Long-Term Care Resident Rights.

70.129.005 - Intent—Basic rights.

70.129.007 - Rights are minimal—Other rights not diminished.

70.129.010 - Definitions.

70.129.020 - Exercise of rights.

70.129.030 - Notice of rights and services—Admission of individuals.

70.129.040 - Protection of resident's funds—Financial affairs rights.

70.129.050 - Privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical records.

70.129.060 - Grievances.

70.129.070 - Examination of survey or inspection results—Contact with client advocates.

70.129.080 - Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.

70.129.090 - Advocacy, access, and visitation rights.

70.129.100 - Personal property—Storage space.

70.129.105 - Waiver of liability and resident rights limited.

70.129.110 - Disclosure, transfer, and discharge requirements.

70.129.120 - Restraints—Physical or chemical.

70.129.130 - Abuse, punishment, seclusion—Background checks.

70.129.140 - Quality of life—Rights.

70.129.150 - Disclosure of fees and notice requirements—Deposits.

70.129.160 - Ombuds implementation duties.

70.129.170 - Nonjudicial remedies through regulatory authorities encouraged—Remedies cumulative.

70.129.180 - Facility's policy on accepting medicaid as a payment source—Disclosure.

70.129.185 - Training materials for leadership and staff—Local health jurisdictions.

70.129.190 - Essential support person.

70.129.901 - Conflict with federal requirements—1994 c 214.