Chapter 198 — Powers and Duties

198.001 Definitions Defines key terms for the veterans homes chapter, including resident, administrator, commissioner, and home. 198.002 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.003 Powers and Duties The commissioner of veterans affairs runs the state veterans homes and sets rules for admissions, care, and operations. 198.004 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.005 Administrators Each veterans home has an administrator who manages daily operations and reports to the commissioner of veterans … 198.006 Supplemental Programs The commissioner can create extra programs like adult day care, respite care, and outpatient services at veterans homes. 198.007 Quality Assurance Veterans homes must have a quality assurance program to review and improve the care they provide to residents. 198.01 Veterans Home; Eligibility of Veterans Minnesota veterans who served in the armed forces and need a home can live at a state veterans home if they meet the … 198.02 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.021 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.022 Eligibility of Spouses and Surviving Spouses Spouses and surviving spouses of eligible veterans can also live at a Minnesota veterans home. 198.03 Maintenance Charges Residents of veterans homes pay maintenance charges based on their ability to pay, including income and assets. 198.04 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.045 Removal A resident can be removed from a veterans home for violating rules, but has the right to a hearing first. 198.05 New Buildings The state can build new buildings at veterans homes using money appropriated by the legislature. 198.055 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.06 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.061 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.065 Chiropractic Care Availability Veterans homes must make chiropractic care available to residents who want it. 198.066 Geriatric Research and Teaching Veterans homes can partner with medical schools and universities for geriatric research and teaching programs. 198.07 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.071 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.072 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.073 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.075 Minnesota Veterans Home Employees; Excluded From Commissary Privileges Employees of the veterans home cannot use the commissary or other resident-only privileges. 198.08 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.09 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.10 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.11 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.12 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.13 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.14 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.15 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.16 Planned Giving Veterans homes can accept planned gifts like bequests and trusts to support their programs and residents. 198.161 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.17 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.18 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.19 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.20 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.21 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.22 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.23 Personal Property of Residents; Wills When a veteran dies at the home, their personal property goes to their heirs. Residents can make wills. 198.231 Personal Property of Discharged Residents When a resident leaves the veterans home, any personal property left behind must be stored for at least 60 days. 198.26 This section has been repealed and is no longer in effect. 198.261 Canteen, Coffee Shop, Wood Shop, and Other Work Therapy Programs Veterans homes can run canteens, coffee shops, and work therapy programs for residents. 198.265 Deposit Accounts Veterans homes can set up deposit accounts for residents to hold their personal money. 198.266 Imprest Cash Funds Veterans homes can keep small imprest cash funds on hand for day-to-day expenses. 198.267 Veterans in State-operated Facilities Veterans living in other state-run care facilities get certain protections similar to those in veterans homes. 198.31 Veterans Home; Hastings Minnesota operates a veterans home in Hastings to serve veterans in the southern metro area. 198.32 Veterans Home; Complaints; Resident's Rights Veterans home residents have rights including filing complaints, and the home must have a process to handle them. 198.33 Privacy of Residents; Search and Seizure Limited to Criminal Warrant Veterans home residents have privacy rights. Staff cannot search a resident's room without a criminal warrant. 198.34 Deposit of Receipts Money received by veterans homes must be deposited according to state accounting rules. 198.35 Veterans Home; Silver Bay Minnesota operates a veterans home in Silver Bay on the North Shore. 198.36 Veterans Home; Fergus Falls Minnesota operates a veterans home in Fergus Falls in western Minnesota. 198.37 Transitional Housing The commissioner can create transitional housing programs to help veterans move from homelessness to permanent housing. 198.45 Report on Veterans Homes The commissioner must report to the legislature on the status and needs of the state veterans homes.