Findings and purpose

50-5-1102 . Findings and purpose. (1) The legislature finds and declares that many residents of long-term care facilities are isolated from the community and lack the means to assert their rights. (2) The purpose of this part is to: (a) establish and recognize the fundamental civil and human rights to which residents of long-term care facilities are entitled; and (b) provide for the education of residents and staff regarding these rights.