N.Y. Public Health Law 4665 – Residents' organizations
§ 4665. Residents' organizations. 1. Residents living in a community authorized by this article shall have the right of self-organization, the right to be represented by one or more individuals of their own choosing, and the right to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of keeping informed of the operation of the community in which they live.
Terms Used In N.Y. Public Health Law 4665
- Community: shall mean a fee-for-service continuing care retirement community established pursuant to this article. See N.Y. Public Health Law 4651
- Fee-for-service continuing care retirement community: shall mean a facility or facilities established pursuant to this article to provide a comprehensive, cohesive living arrangement for the elderly, oriented to the enhancement of the quality of life, pursuant to the terms of the fee-for-service continuing care contract on a fee-for-service schedule. See N.Y. Public Health Law 4651
2. The board of directors, a designated representative, or other such governing body of a fee-for-service continuing care retirement community shall meet at least four times a year with residents' representatives and shall hold a general meeting of all residents once a year for the purpose of discussing subjects including, but not limited to, the financial position of the community, the quality of social and health services at the community, and any proposed changes in policies, programs or services.