Minnesota Administrative Rules

4655.4110 AUTHORIZATION.

Subpart 1.

Written authorization.

The personal funds of the patient or resident shall not be accepted for safekeeping without written authorization from the patient or resident or from the patient's or resident's legal guardian or conservator or representative payee.

Subp. 2.

Copy retained.

A copy of this written authorization shall be retained in the patient's or resident's records.

Subp. 3.

Representative payee.

A "representative payee" is an individual designated by the Social Security Administration to receive benefits on behalf of the patient or resident.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.56; 144A.02 to 144A.08

Published Electronically:

January 19, 2005