Massachusetts § 72D - Nursing homes, etc.; telephone access
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 72D — Nursing homes, etc.; telephone access, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72D. Nursing homes, etc.; telephone access
Section 72D. Every nursing home, rest home, and long-term care facility shall provide telephone access for the use of the residents. Telephones shall be located so as to assure privacy during usage, for use by wheelchair residents, and shall be equipped for sound amplification. The department shall promulgate regulations under this section and may allow in such regulations extensions of time and waivers for certain homes and long-term care facilities which the department shall find to be in hardship if the provisions of this section are implemented forthwith.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 72D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 72D cover?
Section 72D ("Nursing homes, etc.; telephone access") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 72D?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 72D" (Massachusetts). 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 Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 72D apply to my situation?
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