Section R6-6-804. Rights of Clients

In addition to the rights required in R6-6-102, the licensee shall uphold and safeguard the rights of residents consistent with applica- ble federal and state laws, including A.R.S. § 36-551.01, unless legally restricted or addressed in the ISPP in accordance with R6-6- 901 et seq. In addition to those rights specifically stated in statute, rights shall include, at a minimum:

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

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

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

4.        The right to associate with persons of the client’s own choosing;

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

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

7.        The right to the least amount of physical assistance neces- sary to accomplish a task;

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

9.        The right to have care for personal needs provided, except in cases of emergency, by a direct care staff of the gender chosen by the responsible person. This choice shall be specified in the ISPP;

10.     The right to be treated with dignity and respect; and

11.     The right to be provided choices and to express prefer- ences which will be respected and accepted.

Historical Note

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

(Supp. 94-3).