R 400.681 Resident rights; licensee responsibilities.
Rule 681. (1) A resident shall be treated with dignity and respect, free from exploitation, and protected and safe.
(2) Work that is performed by a resident must be in accordance with the resident’s assessment plan.
(3) A licensee and staff shall respect and safeguard all of the following resident rights to:
(a) Be free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental impairment, marital status, or source of payment in the provision of services and care.
(b) Exercise individual constitutional rights including right to vote, right to practice religion of choice, freedom of movement, and freedom of association.
(c) Attend or refuse participation in religious practices.
(d) Write, send, and receive uncensured and unopened mail at the resident’s own expense.
(e) Have reasonable access to a telephone for private communications, but a licensee may charge a resident for the cost of long-distance telephone calls.
(f) Be afforded the means to present grievances to the facility licensee and administrator.
(g) Voice grievances and present recommendations pertaining to the policies, services, and facility rules without fear of retaliation.
(h) Associate and have private communications and consultations with their health care provider, attorney, or any person of choice.
(i) Participate in social and community group activities of choice.
(j) Use advocacy agency services and attend community services of choice.
(k) Have reasonable access to and use of personal clothing and belongings.
(l) Receive visitors at a reasonable time. Exceptions or visitor restrictions must be covered in the resident's assessment plan. Special consideration must be given to visitors coming from out of town or whose hours of employment warrant deviation from usual visiting hours.
(m) Employ the services of a health care professional of choice for obtaining medical, psychiatric, or dental services.
(n) Refuse treatment and services, including taking of medication, and to be made aware of the consequences of refusal.
(o) Request and receive assistance from the responsible agency in relocating to another living situation.
(p) Be treated with consideration and respect with due recognition of personal dignity, individuality, and need for privacy.
(q) Access their bedroom at their own discretion.
(r) Have confidentiality of records.
(4) A licensee shall provide to a resident or resident's designated representative a copy of the resident’s rights at time of admission.
