Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part VIII - Intellectual Disability and Autism Manual
Subpart E - Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services
Article I - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 6400 - COMMUNITY HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
INDIVIDUAL HEALTH
Section 6400.143 - Refusal of treatment
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) If an individual refuses routine medical or dental examination or treatment, the refusal and continued attempts to train the individual about the need for health care shall be documented in the individual's record.
(b) If an individual has a serious medical or dental condition, reasonable efforts shall be made to obtain consent from the individual or substitute consent in accordance with applicable law. See section 417(c) of the Mental Health and Intellectual Disability Act of 1966 (50 P.S. § 4417(c)).
The provisions of this §6400.143 amended under Articles IX and X of the Human Services Code (62 P.S. §§ 901-922 and 1001-1088).
