Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-6-1114

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section R6-6-1114 - Client Rights in Adult Developmental Homes

The licensee shall uphold and safeguard the rights of clients consistent with applicable federal and state laws, specifically including A.R.S. § 36-551.01, unless legally restricted or as addressed in the ISPP in accordance with Article 9. In addition to those rights specifically stated in statute, rights shall include, at a minimum:

1. The right to be provided choices and to express preferences which will be respected and accepted whenever appropriate and possible;

2. The right to be free from personal and financial exploitation;

3. The right to a safe, clean, and humane physical environment;

4. The right to own and have free access to personal property;

5. The right to associate with persons of the client's own choosing;

6. The right to participate in social, religious, educational, cultural, and community activities;

7. The right to manage personal financial affairs and to be taught to do so;

8. The right to the least amount of physical assistance necessary to accomplish a task;

9. The right to privacy, including during treatment and care of personal needs and with regard to written correspondence, telephone communications, and visitations;

10. The right to have care for personal needs provided, except in cases of emergency, by a caregiver of the gender chosen by the responsible person or as specified in the ISPP; and

11. The right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1114

Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3).