Mail and telephone—Privacy in communications.

RCW 70.129.080, under Long-term care resident rights..

RCW 70.129.080

The resident has the right to privacy in communications, including the right to:

(1) Send and promptly receive mail that is unopened;

(2) Have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense; and

(3) Have reasonable access within a reasonable time to the use of a telephone and other communication equipment where calls can be made without being overheard.

[ 2021 c 159 s 25; 1994 c 214 s 9.]

Notes:

Findings—2021 c 159: See note following RCW 18.20.520.