Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section R9-10-511 - Resident RightsA. An administrator shall ensure that:1. The requirements in subsection (B) and the resident rights in subsection (C) are conspicuously posted on the premises;2. At the time of admission, a resident or the resident's representative receives a written copy of the requirements in subsection (B) and the resident rights in subsection (C); and3. Policies and procedures include: a. How and when a resident or the resident's representative is informed of resident rights in subsection (C), andb. Where resident rights are posted as required in subsection (A)(1).B. An administrator shall ensure that: 1. A resident has privacy in: b. Bathing and toileting,c. Room accommodations, andd. Visiting or meeting with another resident or an individual;2. A resident is treated with dignity, respect, and consideration;3. A resident is not subjected to: h. Except as allowed in R9-10-515, seclusion or restraint;i. Retaliation for submitting a complaint to the Department or another entity;j. Misappropriation of personal and private property by an ICF/IID's personnel members, employees, volunteers, or students; or k. Segregation solely on the basis of the resident's disability; and4. A resident or the resident's representative:a. Except in an emergency, either consents to or refuses treatment;b. May refuse or withdraw consent for treatment before treatment is initiated;c. Except in an emergency, is informed of proposed alternatives to psychotropic medication and the associated risks and possible complications of the psychotropic medication;d. Is informed of the following: i. The health care institution's policy on health care directives, andii. The resident complaint process;e. Consents to photographs of the resident before the resident is photographed, except that the resident may be photographed when admitted to an ICF/IID for identification and administrative purposes;f. May manage the resident's financial affairs;g. Has access to and may communicate with any individual, organization, or agency; h. Except as provided in the resident's individual program plan, has privacy: i. In interactions with other residents or visitors to the ICF/IID,ii. In the resident's mail, andiii. For telephone calls made by or to the resident;i. May review the ICF/IID's current license survey report and, if applicable, plan of correction in effect;j. May review the resident's financial records within two working days and medical record within one working day after the resident's or the resident's representative's request;k. May obtain a copy of the resident's financial records and medical record within two working days after the resident's request and in compliance with A.R.S. § 12-2295;l. Except as otherwise permitted by law, consents, in writing, to the release of information in the resident's: m. May select a pharmacy of choice if the pharmacy complies with policies and procedures and does not pose a risk to the resident;n. Is informed of the method for contacting the resident's attending physician;o. Is informed of the resident's overall physical and psychosocial well-being, as determined by the resident's comprehensive assessment;p. Is provided with a copy of those sections of the resident's medical record that are required for continuity of care free of charge, according to A.R.S. § 12-2295, if the resident is transferred or discharged; andq. Except in the event of an emergency, is informed orally or in writing before the ICF/IID makes a change in a resident's room or roommate assignment and notification is documented in the resident's medical record.C. In addition to the rights in A.R.S. § 36-551.01, a resident has the following rights: 1. Not to be discriminated against based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or diagnosis;2. To receive treatment that supports and respects the resident's individuality, choices, strengths, and abilities;3. To choose activities and schedules consistent with the resident's interests that do not interfere with other residents;4. To participate in social, religious, political, and community activities that do not interfere with other residents;5. To retain personal possessions including furnishings and clothing as space permits unless use of the personal possession infringes on the rights or health and safety of other residents;6. To share a room with the resident's spouse if space is available and the spouse consents;7. To receive a referral to another health care institution if the ICF/IID is not authorized or not able to provide active treatment or other physical health services or behavioral care needed by the resident;8. To participate or have the resident's representative participate in the development of the resident's individual program plan or decisions concerning treatment;9. To participate or refuse to participate in research or experimental treatment; and10. To receive assistance from a family member, the resident's representative, or other individual in understanding, protecting, or exercising the resident's rights.Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-511
Adopted as an emergency effective October 26, 1988, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 88-4). Emergency expired. Readopted without change as an emergency effective January 27, 1989, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 89-1). Emergency expired. Readopted without change as an emergency effective April 27, 1989, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 89-2). Emergency expired. Readopted without change as an emergency effective July 31, 1989, pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1026, valid for only 90 days (Supp. 89-3). Permanent rules adopted with changes effective October 30, 1989 (Supp. 89-4). Section repealed, new Section adopted effective April 4, 1994 (Supp. 94-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, effective 7/1/2014. Adopted by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 1222, effective 4/25/2019