Or. Admin. Code § 309-032-0341

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 11, November 1, 2024

Section 309-032-0341 - Rights of Eligible Individuals

(1) In addition to all applicable statutory and constitutional rights, every eligible individual receiving services has the right to:

(a) Choose from available services and supports;

(b) Be treated with dignity and respect;

(c) Have all services explained, including expected outcomes and possible risks;

(d) Confidentiality and the right to consent to disclosure in accordance with ORS 107.154, 179.505, 192.515 and 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Part 205.50 ;

(e) Give informed consent to services in writing prior to the start of services, except in a medical emergency or as otherwise permitted by law;

(f) Inspect their Individual Service Record in accordance with ORS 179.505;

(g) Not participate in experimentation;

(h) Receive medications specific to the individual's diagnosed clinical needs;

(i) Receive prior notice of service conclusion or transfer, unless the circumstances necessitating service conclusion or transfer pose a threat to health or safety;

(j) Be free from abuse or neglect and to report any incident of abuse or neglect without being subject to retaliation;

(k) Have religious freedom;

(l) Be informed at the start of services and periodically thereafter of the rights guaranteed by these rules;

(m) Be informed of the policies and procedures, service agreements and fees applicable to the services provided, and to have a custodial parent, guardian or representative assist with understanding any information presented;

(n) Have family involvement in service planning and delivery;

(o) Make a declaration for mental health treatment, when legally an adult;

(p) File grievances, including appealing decisions resulting from the grievance; and

(q) Exercise all rights described in this rule without any form of reprisal or punishment.

(2) The provider will give to the individual and if applicable, to the guardian, a document that describes the preceding individual rights.

(a) Information given to the individual must be in written form or, upon request, in an alternative format or language appropriate to the individual's need;

(b) The rights and how to exercise them will be explained and

(c) Individual rights will be posted in writing in a common area.

Or. Admin. Code § 309-032-0341

MHS 7-2011, f. & cert. ef. 9-26-11; MHS 9-2011(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 11-22-11 thru 5-18-12; MHS 2-2012, f. & cert. ef. 2-9-12

Stat. Auth.: ORS 413.042 & 430.640

Stats. Implemented: ORS 430.610 - 430.695