Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-21-211

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-21-211 - Notice of Rights

A. Every mental health agency shall provide written notice of the civil and legal rights of its clients by posting a copy of AHC-CCS 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 visible 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 client'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 giving 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.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-21-211

Adopted under an exemption from A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 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). Amended by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 898, effective 5/30/2023.