Current through Bulletin 2024-24, December 15, 2024
Section R523-2-4 - Rights of Individuals Participating in Services(1) Any service provider contracted with the Division and the LMHAs and LSAAs shall disclose the following information in writing to each individual participating in treatment services: (a) their rights and responsibilities to participate in the development of the treatment or other type of service plan;(b) their right to be involved in selection of their primary therapist;(c) their right to access their individual treatment records;(d) their right to informed consent regarding medications;(e) their rights regarding medication-assisted treatment;(f) disclosure of all program fees and personal financial responsibility;(g) information on grievance procedures that include any necessary information to file a formal grievance; and(h) the service provider's commitment to treat individuals with substance use disorders and mental health consumers with dignity and individuality in a positive, supportive and empowering manner.(2) This information shall be shared with the individual participating in treatment services at the time of intake, and a signed copy made part of that individual's file. The Division shall periodically review this process to assure appropriate content is present within the rights statement, and that proper application of the intent of this policy is being carried out by the provider.(3) If an individual is impaired or temporarily incapable of understanding the initial information, it shall be shared again when the individual is able to understand the information and give informed consent, and shall documented in the individual's file.Utah Admin. Code R523-2-4
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2016-2, effective 12/22/2015Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-06, effective 2/26/2021