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Overview:
Nursing Home Abuse Neglect is an information resource for individuals seeking
assistance in nursing home abuse cases. We help you understand your legal rights!
Click
on the links above to review general information about
these laws and your rights. If you have more questions,
contact us for more information.
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State
Laws: Nursing
homes that receive federal funds must comply with federal
legislation that calls for a high quality of care. Although
all states must comply, at a minimum, with the federal regulations,
some states have adopted tougher laws.
Check
with your local Department of Health for specific regulations
in your state.
Click
on the links above for more information on nursing home laws
and your rights. Be sure to contact us with any questions.
Patient
Rights : All
nursing home residents have rights protected by the Nursing
Home Reform Act and Americans with Disabilities Act. In evaluating
health care providers, you should be aware of these rights
to monitor care provided in a nursing home.
Click
on the links to the right for more information on specific
rights of a patient. Be sure to contact us with
any questions.
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