Code of Massachusetts Regulations
104 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Title 104 CMR 28.00 - Licensing and Operational Standards for Community Services
Subpart A - STANDARDS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
Section 28.02 - Standards to Promote Recovery and Resiliency

Universal Citation: 104 CMR 28.00 MA Code of Regs 28.02

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

The Department establishes the following standards to promote recovery and resiliency, and to support and increase the capacity of persons who receive services subject to 104 CMR 28.00 for independent living in the community. Providers shall provide services which promote:

(1) Human dignity and respect;

(2) Humane and adequate care, treatment and treatment environments;

(3) Person-centered planning, self-determination and freedom of choice and personal responsibility;

(4) The opportunity to receive services which are, to the maximum extent possible, culturally competent, adequate, responsive to a person's needs, and least restrictive of a person's freedom;

(5) The opportunity to move toward independent living; and

(6) The opportunity for normal life experiences, even if such experiences may entail an element of risk; provided, however, that a person's safety or well-being or that of others shall not be unreasonably jeopardized.

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