Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.100 - LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Subchapter 37.100.1 - Adult Foster Care Homes
Rule 37.100.137 - ADULT FOSTER CARE HOMES (AFCH): RESIDENT RIGHTS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The facility must comply with the Montana Long-Term Care Residents' Bill of Rights, found at 50-5-1101 through 50-5-1107, MCA. This includes the posting of the facility's statement of resident rights in a conspicuous place. Prior to or upon admission of a resident, the AFCH must explain and provide the resident with a copy of the Montana Long-Term Care Residents' Bill of Rights.
(2) The provider will write and adhere to a statement applicable to all residents in the AFCH, including as a minimum the rights listed in 50-5-1104, MCA. This statement will be provided to each resident and his or her legal representative upon admission to the AFCH. Signed copies must be retained in the resident file and copies made available to the resident and resident's legal representative, if applicable.
(3) This written statement must include information that all residents have the right to:
50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;