District of Columbia § 44-105.06 Privacy and confidentiality.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 44-105.06 — Privacy and confidentiality.

District of Columbia § 44-105.06

Title 44Charitable and Curative Institutions.

Ch. 1Assisted Living Residence Regulation.

Subch. VResident’s Rights and Quality of Life.

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D.C. Code § 44-105.06 (2026).

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(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.

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(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.