# COMAR Title 32 — Maryland Department of Aging

## Subtitle 03 — Grants and Subsidies

### Chapter 04 — Congregate Housing Services Program

#### Regulation .10 Participant Rights.

*COMAR 32.03.04.10*

A. 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.

B. 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.