Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.03.11 - INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES (ICFS/IID)
Section 16.03.11.203 - ADVOCATES' RIGHTS
Current through August 31, 2023
Each advocate has the following rights: (3-17-22)
01. Be Informed. To be informed of activities related to the individual that may be of interest to them or of significant changes in the individual's condition. (3-17-22)
02. Visitation Rights. To visit the individual and all parts of the facility that provide services to the individual at any reasonable hour and without prior notice, unless contraindicated by the individual's needs or such practice infringes upon the privacy and rights of others. (3-17-22)
03. Prompt Communications. To receive prompt replies to any communication sent to the facility regarding the individual. (3-17-22)
04. Written Interpretation of Evaluations. To be given within thirty (30) days of admission to the facility, a written interpretation of the evaluation that is conducted for the individual. The administrator of the facility must provide a written interpretation of any and all subsequent evaluations. (3-17-22)
05. Discharge Counseling. To be counseled as to the advantages and disadvantages of discharging the individual from the facility, including admission to another facility. (3-17-22)
06. Prompt Notification of Significant Events. To be notified promptly in the event of any unusual occurrence, including serious illness or accident, impending death, and/or death; and in the case of death, to be told of autopsy findings if an autopsy is performed. (3-17-22)
07. Access to Individual's Records. To be given access to all of the individual's records that pertain to their active treatment, subject to the requirements specified in IDAPA 16.05.01, "Use and Disclosure of Department Records." (3-17-22)
