South Carolina S0146 establishes rights for residents in long-term care facilities, including privacy, visitation, and financial management.

South Carolina S0146, also known as the Senator Roger A. Nutt Act, outlines specific rights for residents in long-term care facilities. It mandates that residents have privacy for conjugal visits and can share rooms with spouses unless medically contraindicated. Residents can contract with private sitters, manage their finances, and choose their personal physicians. The bill also ensures residents are informed about services, charges, and changes in care.

South Carolina S0146 establishes rights for residents in long-term care facilities, including privacy, visitation, and financial management.

South Carolina S0146, also known as the Senator Roger A. Nutt Act, outlines specific rights for residents in long-term care facilities. It mandates that residents have privacy for conjugal visits and can share rooms with spouses unless medically contraindicated. Residents can contract with private sitters, manage their finances, and choose their personal physicians. The bill also ensures residents are informed about services, charges, and changes in care.