3817.1 Each resident shall have the right to choose, and shall provide for his or her own medical or dental care, at his or her own expense, or under relevant provisions of the Social Security Act. Alternatively, each eligible resident may seek medical or dental care from a public agency at public expense in accordance with laws and regulations governing the agency.

3817.2 Each resident shall be examined by a physician at least one (1) time every year.

3817.3 Each resident's permanent records shall include copies of his or her medical examinations, all physicians' reports, and the physicians' recommendations for the resident care.

3817.4 If a resident is unable to make arrangements for his or her annual physical examination or any medical or dental examination, the Residence Director shall assist the resident in making arrangements for the examinations.

3817.5 Each MHCRF shall maintain in the residence a list of the names and telephone numbers of each resident's physician.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 42 DCR 569, 584 (January 27, 1995).