To ensure compliance with the federal Act the commission of elder affairs shall establish the following:
1. Procedures to protect the confidentiality of a resident's records and files.
2. A statewide uniform reporting system.
3. Procedures to enable the long-term care resident's advocate to elicit, receive, and process complaints regarding administrative actions which may adversely affect the health, safety, welfare, or rights of elderly in long-term care facilities.
86 Acts, ch 1245, § 1017
C87, § 249D.43
C93, § 231.43
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