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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 554 - NURSING FACILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE AND MEDICAID CERTIFICATION
SUBCHAPTER E - RESIDENT RIGHTS
SECTION/RULE §554.412 - Mail
Chapter Review Date 03/11/2024

The resident has the right to privacy in written communications, including the right to:(1) send and receive mail promptly that is unopened;(2) request facility staff to help open and read incoming mail and help address and post outgoing mail;(3) have access to stationery, postage, and writing implements at the resident's own expense.

Source Note: The provisions of this §554.412 adopted to be effective May 1, 1995, 20 TexReg 2393; transferred effective January 15, 2021, as published in the Texas Register December 11, 2020, 45 TexReg 8871.

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