Utah Administrative Code
Topic - Health
Title R432 - Health Care Facility Licensing
Rule R432-725 - Personal Care Agency Rule
Section R432-725-12 - Clients' Rights
Universal Citation: UT Admin Code R 432-725-12
Current through Bulletin 2024-06, March 15, 2024
(1) Written clients' rights shall be established and made available to the client, guardian, next of kin, sponsoring agency, representative payee, and the public.
(2) Agency policy may determine how clients' rights information is distributed.
(3) The agency shall insure that each client receiving services has the following rights:
(a) To be fully informed of these rights and
all rules governing client conduct, as evidenced by documentation in the
clinical record;
(b) To be fully
informed of services and related charges for which the client or a private
insurer may be responsible, and to be informed of all changes in
charges;
(c) To be free of mental
abuse, physical abuse and/or exploitation;
(d) To be afforded the opportunity to
participate in the planning of personal care services, including referral to
health care institutions or other agencies, and to refuse to participate in
experimental research;
(e) To be
assured confidential treatment of personal records, and to approve or refuse
their release to any individual outside the agency, except in the case of
transfer to another agency or health facility, or as required by law or
third-party payment contract;
(f)
To be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of dignity and
individuality, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal
needs;
(g) To be assured that
personnel who provide care demonstrate competency through education and
experience to carry out the services for which they are responsible;
(h) To receive proper identification from the
individual providing personal care services;
(i) To receive information concerning the
procedures to follow to voice complaints about services being
performed.
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