District Of Columbia § 44-151.10 - Right to organization.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 44-151.10 — Right to organization., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44-151.10. Right to organization.
44-151.10A resident living in a facility registered under this chapter has the right of self-organization, the right to be represented by an individual of the resident’s own choosing, and the right to engage in concerted activities to keep informed on the operation of the facility in which he or she is a resident or for other mutual aid or protection. Responsible family members and legal guardians of residents in the assisted living and nursing components have the same rights of organization.
The facility shall provide space and other appropriate accommodations, including heat, light, and furnishings, for residents’ organizations.
The board of directors or other governing body of a continuing care facility or its designated representative shall hold annual meetings with the residents of the continuing care facility for free discussions of subjects including income, expenditures, and financial trends and problems as they apply to the facility and discussions of proposed changes in policies, programs, and services. Residents and guardians, legal representatives, or designees of residents shall be entitled to at least 7 days advance notice of each meeting. Residents in the assisted living and nursing components shall receive these notices, which also shall be sent to the legal guardians or responsible family members. An agenda and any materials that shall be distributed by the governing body at the meetings shall remain available upon request to residents and to guardians, legal representatives, or designees of residents.
A provider that has a governing body shall include at least one resident as a full and regular member of the governing body who shall be selected by vote of the residents of the facility.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 44-151.10 ("Right to organization.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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