Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 863.2 - Duties of Patients'/Residents' Advocate
(a) The Patients'/Residents' Advocate shall:
(1) Ensure that the rights listed in Section
5325
of the Welfare and Institutions Code and in Section
861 remain posted in all facilities
where posting is required pursuant to Section
860.
(2) Ensure that all incoming
patients/residents are notified of these rights.
(3) Assist in training staff of facilities
specified in Section
860 regarding patients'/residents'
rights.
(4) Investigate complaints
of patients/residents or their responsible relatives, and, if necessary, act as
advocate for patients/residents.
(5) Act as advocate in behalf of
patients/residents who are unable to register a complaint because of their
mental or physical condition.
(6)
Act as local consultant in the area of patients'/residents' rights.
(7) Act as liaison to the Patient Rights
Specialist, Department of Health.
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