Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part I - Department of Human Services
Subpart B - Rights
Chapter 14 - ABUSE OF PATIENTS/RESIDENTS
Section 14.2 - Policy

Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 14.2

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

(a) It is inherent in the nature and dignity of an individual that he be accorded certain human rights. The presence of a handicap in no way lessens these rights. Employes of the Department are duty bound to recognize the rights of a patient/resident who has been entrusted to the Department for care and treatment. Employes are subject to a continuing obligation to deal with a patient/resident in the most humane manner possible.

(b) An employe may not commit an act of physical or emotional abuse against a patient/resident, inmate, or trainee in an institution under the direct ownership and operation of the Department. Violation of this standard will subject an employe to disciplinary action, including possible dismissal.

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