Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-118-8.A - Facility Practices - Conduct Toward Clients8.A.1. The facility shall develop and implement written policies and procedures for the management of conduct between staff and clients. These policies and procedures must:
a. Promote the growth, development and independence of the client;b. Address the extent to which client choice will be accommodated in daily decision-making, emphasizing self-determination and self- management, to the extent possible;c. Specify client conduct to be allowed or not allowed;d. Be available to all staff;e. Be available to clients and parents of minor children or legal guardians of clients; andf. Be available in the facility.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 8.A