Arizona Administrative Code
Title 9 - HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES - HEALTH CARE INSTITUTIONS: LICENSING
Article 18 - ADULT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH THERAPEUTIC HOMES
Section R9-10-1804 - Resident Rights

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 9-10-1804

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. A provider shall ensure that:

1. A resident is treated with dignity, respect, and consideration;

2. A resident is not subjected to:
a. Abuse;

b. Neglect;

c. Exploitation;

d. Coercion;

e. Manipulation;

f. Sexual abuse;

g. Sexual assault;

h. Seclusion;

i. Restraint;

j. Retaliation for submitting a complaint to the Department or another entity; or

k. Misappropriation of personal and private property by:
i. An adult behavioral health therapeutic home's provider or backup provider, or

ii. An individual other than a resident residing in the adult behavioral health therapeutic home; and

3. A resident or the resident's representative:
a. Is informed of the resident complaint process;

b. Consents to photographs of the resident before the resident is photographed, except that the resident may be photographed when accepted by an adult behavioral health therapeutic home for identification and administrative purposes; and

c. Except as otherwise permitted by law, provides written consent to the release of information in the resident's medical record.

B. A resident has the following rights:

1. Not to be discriminated against based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or diagnosis;

2. To receive services that support and respect the resident's individuality, choices, strengths, and abilities;

3. To receive privacy in care for personal needs;

4. To review, upon written request, the resident's own medical record according to A.R.S. §§ 12-2293, 12-2294, and 12-2294.01;

5. To receive a referral to another health care institution if the provider is not authorized or not able to provide physical health services or behavioral health services needed by the resident; and

6. To receive assistance from a family member, resident's representative, or other individual in understanding, protecting, or exercising the resident's rights.

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