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

The licensee shall uphold and safeguard the rights of clients consis- tent 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 spe- cifically stated in statute, rights shall include, at a minimum:

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

2.        The right to be free from personal and financial exploita- tion;

3.        The right to a safe, clean, and humane physical environ- ment;

4.        The right to own and have free access to personal prop- erty;

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 neces- sary to accomplish a task;

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

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

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

Historical Note

Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6

(Supp. 94-3).