§ 40:1193.9 — Public notice; signage of electronic monitoring device

Louisiana § 40:1193.9

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 40: Public Health and Safety

Text

§1193.9. Public notice; signage of electronic monitoring device
A. If a resident of a nursing facility conducts electronic monitoring, a sign shall be
clearly and conspicuously posted at the main entrance of the nursing facility building to alert
and inform visitors. The sign shall be in a large, clearly legible type and font and bear the
words "Electronic Monitoring" and shall further state in equally legible type and font "The
rooms of some residents may be equipped with electronic monitoring devices installed by
or on behalf of the resident."
B. A sign shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a resident's
room where authorized electronic monitoring is being conducted. The sign shall be in large,
clearly legible type and font and bear the words "This room is electronically monitored."
C. The nursing facility shall be responsible for reasonable costs of installation and
maintenance of the sign required by Subsection A of this Section. The resident or his legal
representative shall be responsible for installing and maintaining the sign required pursuant
to Subsection B of this Section, which shall also be in accordance with the written policy of
the nursing facility.

Legislative History

Acts 2018, No. 596, §1.