| (a) Each facility shall have written policies and procedures
regarding the rules for reasonable and fair telephone access by residents.
The policy shall detail the specific telephone number(s), time of
day, and length of phone calls allowed.
(b) Restrictions on a resident's telephone rights shall
not be imposed as a disciplinary sanction.
(c) At a minimum, residents shall be provided the opportunity
to complete at least one five-minute phone call every seven calendar
days.
(d) Facility staff shall document any restriction placed
on a resident's telephone usage and maintain this documentation in
the resident's file.
(e) The facility's policies and procedures shall ensure
the resident's parent, guardian, or custodian be provided with a copy
of the policy regarding telephone privileges as soon as possible after
the resident's admission to the facility.
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