35-1-625. Protection of clients' rights.
(a) Every contract awarded under this act shall require the program provider to guarantee the clients' rights to:
Note: Effective 7/1/2022 this subsection will read as:
(a) Every contract awarded under this act shall require the provider to guarantee the clients' rights to:
(i) An individualized plan of appropriate services which provides for the least restrictive treatment that may reasonably be expected to benefit the client;
(ii) Send and receive sealed mail;
(iii) Wear his own clothing, to keep and use personal possessions, including toilet articles, unless the articles may be used to endanger their own or others' lives, and to keep and be allowed to spend his own money;
(iv) Be free from physical restraints and isolation except for emergency situations or when isolation or restraint is a part of a treatment program;
(v) Be free from unnecessary or excessive medication;
(vi) Make and receive telephone calls within reasonable limits;
(vii) Receive visitors daily; and
(viii) Be informed orally and in writing of the rights under this section at the time of admission.
(b) Every contract awarded under this act shall require the program provider to:
Note: Effective 7/1/2022 this subsection will read as:
(b) Every contract awarded under this act shall require the provider to:
(i) Post copies of this section conspicuously in each client area;
(ii) Make copies of this section available to the client's guardian or immediate family.