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SLEEP ISSUES

The decision summaries regarding this law may be found in the document:
Community Grievance Decision Digest: Decisions. (PDF, 512KB)

THE LAW:

Each patient shall... "Have a right to a humane psychological and physical environment within the hospital facilities. These facilities shall be designed to afford patients with comfort and safety...”

ss. 51.61(1)(m), Wis. Stats [Emphasis added.]

DECISIONS:

[None at this time.]

Last Updated: June 18, 2009