SECTION 400.1413. Volunteers in nursing homes.

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1(1) 2It is the intent of the Legislature to encourage the involvement of volunteers in nursing homes in this state. The Legislature also acknowledges that the licensee is responsible for all the activities that take place in the nursing home and recognizes the licensee’s need to be aware of and coordinate volunteer activities in the nursing home. Therefore, a nursing home may require that volunteers:
66(a) 67Sign in and out with staff of the nursing home upon entering or leaving the facility.
83(b) 84Wear an identification badge while in the building.
92(c) 93Participate in a facility orientation and training program.
101(2) 102This section does not affect the activities of state or local long-term care ombudsman councils authorized under part I.

History.-s. 23, ch. 2001-45.

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