S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-75.1000.1001

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-75.1000.1001 - Statement of Rights of Adult Day Care Participants. (II)

A. Each Participant must be accorded the following rights:

1. The right to be treated as an Adult, with consideration, respect, and dignity, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal needs;

2. The right to participate in a program of services and activities designed to encourage independence, learning, growth, and awareness of constructive ways to develop one's interests and talents;

3. The right to self-determination within the day care setting, including the opportunity to:

a. Participate in developing one's plan for services and any changes therein;

b. Decide whether or not to participate in any given activity;

c. Be involved to the extent possible in program planning and operation;

d. Refuse treatment, if applicable, and be informed of the consequences of such refusal; and

e. End participation in the Facility any time;

4. The right to be cared about in an atmosphere of sincere interest and concern in which needed support and services are provided;

5. The right to a safe, secure, and clean environment;

6. The right to confidentiality and the requirement for written consent for release of information to persons not authorized under law to receive it;

7. The right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal with respect to care or treatment, if applicable, that is or is not provided;

8. The right to be fully informed, as evidenced by the Participant's written acknowledgment of these rights, of all rules and regulations regarding Participant conduct and responsibilities;

9. The right to be free from harm, Exploitation, Abuse, or Neglect; (I)

10. The right to be fully informed, at the time of enrollment, of services and activities available and related charges; and

11. The right to communicate with others and be understood by them to the extent of the Participant's capability.

B. The Facility shall provide grievance and complaint procedures for Participants, Sponsors, and Responsible Parties on the Statement of Rights of Adult Day Care Participants to be exercised on behalf of the Participants to enforce the Statement of Rights of Adult Day Care Participants that includes the Department's email address and telephone number.

C. The Facility shall post the Statement of Rights of Adult Day Care Participants in a conspicuous place in the Facility.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-75.1000.1001

Added by State Register Volume 39, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/26/2015; State Register Volume 46, Issue No. 03, eff. 3/25/2022.