Requirement relating to the rights of residents of certain facilities

42 U.S. Code § 290ii. Requirement relating to the rights of residents of certain facilities

(a) In general
A public or private general hospital, nursing facility, intermediate care facility, or other health care facility, that receives support in any form from any program supported in whole or in part with funds appropriated to any Federal department or agency shall protect and promote the rights of each resident of the facility, including the right to be free from physical or mental abuse, corporal punishment, and any restraints or involuntary seclusions imposed for purposes of discipline or convenience.
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