South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-103 - Residential Treatment Facilities for Children and Adolescents
Sec2 61-103.1000 - RIGHTS AND ASSURANCES
Section 61-103.1000.1002 - Statement of Rights of Residents
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-103.1000.1002
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Each resident shall be afforded the following rights: (II)
1. The right to be
treated with consideration, respect, and dignity, including privacy in
treatment and in care for personal needs;
2. The right to be cared for in an atmosphere
of sincere interest and concern in which needed support and services are
provided;
3. The right to a safe,
secure, and clean environment;
4.
The right to confidentiality;
5.
The right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal;
6. The right to be free from harm, including
isolation, excessive medication if applicable, abuse, or neglect;
7. The right to be fully informed, at the
time of acceptance into the program, of services and activities available and
related charges;
8. The right to
communicate with others and be understood by them to the extent of the
resident's capability;
9. The right
to visitation of the resident's family and significant others unless clinically
contraindicated and documented in the resident's records. Appropriate areas for
visitation shall be provided;
10.
The right to conduct private telephone conversations with family and friends
and to send and receive mail. When restrictions are necessary because of
therapeutic or practical reasons, these reasons shall be documented, explained
to the resident and family and reevaluated at least monthly; and
11. The right to be fully informed, as
evidences by the resident's written acknowledgement of these rights, of all
rules and regulations regarding resident conduct and
responsibilities.
B. The Statement of Rights of Residents shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the facility.
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