Section R380-80-6 - Client Rights(1) The provider shall ensure that each client has the right to: (a) be informed of their rights;(b) be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness;(c) be free from potential harm or acts of violence;(d) be free from discrimination;(e) be free from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, exploitation, and fraud;(f) have equal access to food, shelter, and health services;(g) be free from retaliation for reporting any violation to their rights;(h) privacy of current and closed records; and(i) communicate and visit with family, attorney, clergy, physician, counselor, or case manager or worker assigned to client, unless therapeutically contraindicated or court restricted.(2) The provider shall inform each client of policies and procedures that affect client or guardian's ability to make informed decisions regarding client care including: (a) program expectations, requirements, mandatory or voluntary aspects of the program;(b) consequences for non-compliance;(c) reasons for involuntary termination from the program and criteria for re-admission;(d) program service fees and billing; and(e) safety and characteristics of the physical environment where services will be provided.Utah Admin. Code R380-80-6
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-03, effective 1/22/2024