Rule 15-16-1-48.11.11 - Residents' RightsThese rights and licensed facility rules must be in writing and be made available to all residents, employees, sponsors, and posted for public viewing. Each resident shall:
1. Have the right to attend religious and other activities of his/her choice.2. Have the right to manage his/her personal financial affairs, or is given at least a quarterly accounting of financial transactions made on his/her behalf should the facility accept the written delegation from the resident or from his/her responsible party of this responsibility to the facility for any period of time in conformance with State law.3. Not be required to perform services for the licensed facility.4. Have the right to communicate with persons of his/her choice, and may receive mail unopened or in compliance with the policies of the home.5. Be treated with consideration, kindness, respect, and full recognition of his/her dignity and individually.6. May retain and use personal clothing and possessions as space permits.7. May voice grievances and recommend changes in licensed facility policies and services.8. Shall not be confined to the licensed facility against his/her will, and shall be allowed to move about in the community at liberty. Physical and/or chemical restraints are prohibited.9. Not be limited in his/her choice of a pharmacy or pharmacist provider in accordance with State law.15 Miss. Code. R. 16-1-48.11.11
Miss. Code Ann. § 43-11-13