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Long-Term Care ConsumersFamily MembersAdvocatesMay 13, 2016
Under the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987, residents have the right to retainpossession of their personal belongings and are entitled to a safe environment free of theftand loss. Feelings of insecurity, loss of self-esteem, and loss of identity are the end resultof missing or stolen items, including clothing, jewelry, dentures, eyeglasses, and hearingaids. The right to personal possessions assures a familiar homelike environment whereresidents preserve control over their personal being. This information sheet from Consumer Voice presents for residents and family members the preventative measures and remedies for a resident’s deprivation of their personal effects.
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