(a) A facility shall be planned, staffed, equipped and operated with the individual patient's welfare and safety to be of paramount concern.
(b) The feelings, sensibilities and comfort of the patient shall be fully respected and given meticulous attention by all personnel.
(c) A person cared for in a facility shall be seen by, and be under the care of, a currently licensed physician.
(d) A person referred or applying for care in a facility shall be received and treated in a kindly and sympathetic manner.
(e) An applicant for care shall be registered promptly with the procurement of his or her identification and vital and financial information essential to the initiation of requisite medical and business records and any reports required by the Department of Welfare.
(Ord. 1978-72. Passed 10-18-78.)