Maine Statutes
§ 22 §1711-D — Designation of visitors in hospital settings
1.Designation of visitors.
A patient in a hospital licensed pursuant to chapter 405 may designate persons to be considered as immediate family members for the purpose of granting visitation rights. The following provisions apply to the designation of visitors under this section.
2.Exceptions.
A hospital may deny visitation with a patient to any visitor designated under this section if:
3.Rulemaking.
By March 1, 2002, the department shall adopt rules to implement this section. Rules adopted pursuant to this section are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter II‑A.
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Legislative History
PL 2001, c. 378, §1 (NEW).
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§ 22 §1711-A
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Transfer of member health care information by MaineCare program for purpose of diagnosis, treatment or care§ 22 §1711-G
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