The resident has the right and the nursing home must provide immediate access to any resident by the following:
(1) Send and promptly receive mail that is unopened; and
(2) Have access to stationary, postage and writing implements at the resident's own expense.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters
18.51 and
74.42 RCW and 42 C.F.R. 489.52. WSR 08-20-062, § 388-97-0500, filed 9/24/08, effective 11/1/08.]