Guam § 7111 - Contracts.
Full text of Guam Guam Code Annotated § 7111 — Contracts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7111. Contracts.
(a) The presence of each patient in a nursing home shall be covered by
a contract executed at the time of admission or prior thereto by the patient
or his legal representative and the nursing home. Each party to such a
contract shall be entitled to a duplicate original thereof and the nursing
home shall keep on file all contracts which it has with patients. The nursing
home shall not destroy or otherwise dispose of any such contract until one
(1) year after its expiration or such longer period as may be provided in the
rules and regulations of the Department of Public Health and Social
Services.
(b) Each contract to which this Section applies shall contain express
provision specifically setting forth the following:
(1) The term of the contract;
(2) The services and accommodations to be provided by the
nursing home and the rate or charge therefor;
(3) Specification of any rights, duties and obligations of the
parties in addition to those required by operation of law; and
(4) Any other matters which the parties deem appropriate.
(c) No contract or any provision thereof shall be construed to relieve
any nursing home of any requirement or obligation imposed upon it by this
Chapter or any standards, rules or regulations in force pursuant thereto.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guam § 7111
What does Guam Code Annotated § 7111 cover?
Section 7111 ("Contracts.") is part of the Guam Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Guam. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Guam § 7111?
A common citation format is "Guam Code Annotated § 7111" (Guam). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Guam law?
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How does Guam § 7111 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Guam can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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