Regulation .10 Participant Rights.

In addition to any other rights, a participant shall have the right to:

(1)

Be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of human dignity and individuality;

(2)

Receive care and services that are adequate and appropriate;

(3)

Privacy;

(4)

Be free from emotional and physical abuse;

(5)

Practice the religion of the participant's choice or to abstain from religious practice;

(6)

Be free from discrimination, as provided by State and federal law; and

(7)

Refuse or consent to medical treatment.

A provider shall:

(1)

Conspicuously post at all times the list of participant rights identified in §A of this regulation:

(a)

In the facility; and

(b)

In the provider's office; and

(2)

Give a copy of the list of participant rights to each participant at the time of admission.