Section 1569.885 Of Article 9. Admission Agreements From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 3.2. >> Article 9.
1569.885
. (a) When referring to a resident's obligation to observe
facility rules, the admission agreement shall indicate that the rules
must be reasonable, and that there is a facility procedure for
suggesting changes in the rules. A facility rule shall not violate
any right set forth in this article or in other applicable laws and
regulations.
(b) The admission agreement shall specify that a copy of the
facility grievance procedure for resolution of resident complaints
about facility practices shall be made available to the resident or
his or her representative.
(c) The admission agreement shall inform a resident of the right
to contact the State Department of Social Services, the long-term
care ombudsman, or both, regarding grievances against the facility.
(d) A copy of any applicable resident's rights specified by law or
regulation shall be an attachment to all admission agreements.
(e) The statement of resident's rights attached to admissions
agreements by a residential care facility for the elderly shall
include information on the reporting of suspected or known elder and
dependent adult abuse, as set forth in Section 1569.889.