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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART I. Department of Human Services |
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Subpart B. Rights |
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Chapter 11. Fiscal Advocacy |
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SubChapter B. APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN OR PAYEE |
Section 11.82. Expenditure of funds
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The Guardian Officer shall have the sole authority to expend a patients/residents funds in his best interest in accordance with State and Federal law. The Guardian Officer shall consult with the client to the extent feasible and may also consult with appropriate staff and others to ascertain the patients/residents needs. The Guardian Officer shall encourage these persons to bring to his attention appropriate purchases to be made for the patient/resident.