Privacy and confidentiality

(a) A resident shall have the right to the following: (1) To access their ALA and healthcare records on demand; (2) To have their records kept confidential and released only in accordance with their informed uncoerced consent in accordance with District and federal law; (3) To have their records maintained during their residency; (4) To have their records maintained for up to 3 years after discharge or death; and (5) To have any case discussion, consultation, examination, or treatment of the resident be kept confidential. (b) If, for any reason, a resident cannot act for him or herself, their consent shall be given on their behalf by their designated surrogate which consent shall also be uncoerced and informed.