NURSING HOME-RESTRAINTS

Amends the Nursing Home Care Act. Provides that a restraint may be used only with the informed consent of the resident, the resident's guardian, or the resident's representative (rather than the resident, the resident's guardian, or other authorized representative). Provides that psychotropic medication shall not be prescribed without the informed consent of the resident, the resident's guardian, or the resident's representative (rather than the resident, the resident's guardian, or other authorized representative). Effective immediately.