Residents' funds kept separate--Free from facility's liabilities

Upon written authorization of the resident, every nursing facility shall hold, safeguard, and account for the moneys and funds of residents of such home and shall keep such moneys and funds separate, intact, and free from any liability which the facility incurs. Source: SL 1977, ch 279 , § 2; SL 1991, ch 271 , § 1.