Section 692. Rights of participants

A. The participant shall be treated as an adult with consideration, respect and dignity, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal needs.

B. The participant shall be encouraged and supported to maintain the highest level of personal and functional independence that conditions and circumstances permit.

C. The participant shall be encouraged to participate in planning for his care, in program planning, and in deciding to participate in a given activity, to the extent possible.

D. The participant shall be involved in a program of services designed to promote a positive attitude about his usefulness and capabilities, and designed to encourage learning, growth, and awareness of constructive ways to develop talents and interests.

E. The participant shall be cared for in an atmosphere of sincere interest and concern in which needed support and services are provided.

F. The privacy and confidentiality of each participant shall be fully respected.

G. The participant shall not be abused, exploited, punished, coerced or threatened in any way.

H. The participant shall be protected from solicitation, harassment and unwanted visitors.

I. Services provided shall meet acceptable standards of care. There shall be a good faith effort to provide care according to the plan of care. Satisfaction with care shall be routinely checked and concerns addressed.

J. The participant shall have the right to voice grievances about care or treatment without discrimination or reprisal.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 16, Issue 12, eff. July 1, 2000.

Statutory Authority

§§ 63.2-217 and 63.2-1733 of the Code of Virginia.