Section 863.2 - Duties of Patients'/Residents' Advocate(a) The Patients'/Residents' Advocate shall: (1) Ensure that the rights listed in Section 5325 of the Welfare and Institutions Code and in Section 861 remain posted in all facilities where posting is required pursuant to Section 860.(2) Ensure that all incoming patients/residents are notified of these rights.(3) Assist in training staff of facilities specified in Section 860 regarding patients'/residents' rights.(4) Investigate complaints of patients/residents or their responsible relatives, and, if necessary, act as advocate for patients/residents.(5) Act as advocate in behalf of patients/residents who are unable to register a complaint because of their mental or physical condition.(6) Act as local consultant in the area of patients'/residents' rights.(7) Act as liaison to the Patient Rights Specialist, Department of Health.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 9, § 863.2