Section 50.105  Essential Support Persons

a)         A resident or the resident's representative may designate a primary essential support person and a secondary essential support person who shall have access to the resident despite general visitation restrictions imposed on other visitors, provided that the primary essential support person or secondary essential support person complies with the requirements of the Act and this Part to protect the health, safety, and well-being of residents.

b)         A facility shall explain to a resident or the resident's representative what a primary essential support person and a secondary essential support person are.  (Section 10 of the Act)

c)         If end of life care is taking place for the resident, the primary or secondary essential support person shall have unrestricted access to the resident.