Arizona Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 17, 2016) |
Title 9. HEALTH SERVICES |
Chapter 21. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES |
Article 2. RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS |
Section R9-21-211. Notice of Rights
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A. Every mental health agency shall provide written notice of the civil and legal rights of its clients by posting a copy of ADHS Form MH-211, “Notice of Client’s Rights,” set forth in Exhibit A, in one or more areas of the agency so that it is readily visi- ble to clients and visitors.
B. In addition to posting as required by subsection (A), a copy of ADHS Form MH-211, set forth in Exhibit B, shall be given to each client, or guardian if any, at the time of admission to the agency for evaluation or treatment. The person receiving the notice shall be required to acknowledge in writing receipt of the notice and the acknowledgment shall be retained in the cli- ent’s record.
C. Every mental health agency shall provide written notice of the terms of A.R.S. § 36-506 to each client upon discharge by giv- ing the client a copy of ADHS Form MH-209, “Discrimination Prohibited”.
D. All notices required by this rule shall be provided and posted in both English and Spanish.
Historical Note
Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chap- ter 6 pursuant to Laws 1992, Ch. 301, § 61, effective October 7, 1992; received in the Office of the Secretary of State October 14, 1992 (Supp. 92-4).