Client Rights:

 

1.

To be treated with dignity and respect,

2. To be free from:
a)

Abuse,

b)

Neglect,

c)

Exploitation,

d)

Restraint or seclusion, of any form, used as a means of coercion, discipline, convenience, or retaliation,

3.

To a safe, sanitary, and humane living environment that:

a)

Provides privacy, and

b)

Promotes dignity,

4.

To receive treatment services free of discrimination based on the clients race, religion, ethnic origin, age, disabling or a medical condition, and ability to pay for the services,

5.

To privacy in a treatment, including the right not to be fingerprinted, photographed, or recorded without consent, except for:

a)

Photographing for identification and administrative purposes, as provided by R03-602, or

b)

Video recording used for security purposes that are maintained only on a temporary basis,

6.

To receive assistance from a family member, designated representative, or other individual in understanding, protecting, or exercising the clients right,

7.

To confidential uncensored, private communication that includes letters, telephone calls, and personal visits with:

a)

An attorney,

b)

Personal Physician,

c)

clergy,

d)

Department of Social Rehabilitation Services Staff, or

e)

Other individuals unless restriction of such communication is clinically, indicated and is documented in the client record,

8.

To practice individual religious beliefs including the opportunity for religious worship and fellowship as outlined in program policy,

9.

To be free from coercion in engaging in or refraining from individual religious or spirituality activity, practice or belief,

10.

To receive an individualized treatment plan that includes the following,

a)

Client participation in the development of the plan,

b)

Periodic review and revision of the clients written treatment plan,

11.

To refuse treatment or withdraw consent to treatment unless such treatment is ordered by a court or is necessary to save the clients life or physical health,

12.

To receive a referral to another program if the license is unable to provide a treatment service that the client requests or is indicated in the clients assessment or treatment plan,

13.

To have the clients information and records kept confidential and released according to R03-602,

14.

To be treated in the least restrictive environment consistent with the clients clinical condition and legal status,

15.

To consent in writing, refuse consent, or withdraw written consent to participate in research, experimentation, or a clinical trial that is not a professionally recognized treatment without affecting the services available to the client,

16.

To exercise the licensee's grievance procedures,

17.

To receive a response to a grievance to a timely and impartial manner,

18.

Recovery Unlimited wail cooperate with SRS on all inquiries regarding the client rights and we will ensure that no one is discharged or discriminated against for filing a complaint.

19.

To receive one's own information regarding:

a)

Medical and psychiatric conditions

b)

Prescribed medication including the risks, benefits, and side effects,

c)

Whether medication compliance is a condition of treatment, and,

d)

Discharge plans for medication,

20.

To obtain a copy of the client's clinical record at the client's own expense,

21.

To be informed at the time of admission and before receiving treatment services, except for a treatment service provided to a client experiencing a crisis situation. or the:

a)

Fees the client is required to pay, and

b)

Refund policies and procedures, and

22.

To receive treatment recommendations and referrals, if applicable, when the client is to be discharged or transferred.