RCW 70.129.080
Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.
The resident has the right to privacy in communications, including the right to:
(1) Send and promptly receive mail that is unopened;
(2) Have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense; and
(3) Have reasonable access within a reasonable time to the use of a telephone and other communication equipment where calls can be made without being overheard.
[ 2021 c 159 § 25; 1994 c 214 § 9.]
NOTES:
Findings—2021 c 159: See note following RCW 18.20.520.
Structure 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.
70.129.020 - 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.
70.129.070 - 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.