No facility by or through its owner, administrator, or operator, or any person subject to the supervision, direction, or control of the owner, administrator, or operator shall retaliate against a resident after the resident or the resident's legal representative has engaged in exercising rights under this act by increasing charges, decreasing services, rights, or privileges, or by taking any action to coerce or compel the resident to leave the facility or by abusing or embarrassing or threatening any resident in any manner.
HISTORY: 1985 Act No. 118, Section 7.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 81 - Bill Of Rights For Residents Of Long-term Care Facilities
Section 44-81-10. Short title.
Section 44-81-20. Legislative findings.
Section 44-81-30. Definitions.
Section 44-81-40. Rights of residents; written and oral explanation required.
Section 44-81-50. Discrimination.
Section 44-81-60. Grievance procedures; review by department.