50-5-1102. Findings and purpose. (1) The legislature finds and declares that many residents of long-term care facilities are isolated from the community and lack the means to assert their rights.

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(2)The purpose of this part is to:

(a)establish and recognize the fundamental civil and human rights to which residents of long-term care facilities are entitled; and

(b)provide for the education of residents and staff regarding these rights.