The August, 2001 CALA Bulletin contained a Legal Update on RCFE admission agreements. With the implementation of SB 1898 on January 1, 2003, the ever-changing assisted living environment, and the recent introduction of SB 211 by the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR), it is evident that renewed focus has been placed on RCFE admission agreements. For that reason, this Update will revisit RCFE admission agreements, covering topics (with one or two exceptions) not covered previously. Readers may wish to refer to the prior Update as well, as most of the suggestions contained in it still pertain.
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