Private telephone service in the Resident's bedroom will be paid for by the Resident. Fire Drill MDC standards require that all residents participate in each fire drill. The MDC cannot assume responsibility for replacing lost or broken items nor for insuring resident personal property. Household Responsibilities Residents should be willing to share in household duties as they are able. Visitors Resident is free to receive visitors.
Resident is free to associate and communicate with others privately.
Grievances Resident is free to exercise civil rights and may voice grievances and recommend changes in policies and services of the Home without fear of reprisal or intimidation. Resident shall be free from restraints, corporal punishment or any aversive control. Household decisions Resident has opportunity for involvement in making significant decisions affecting their lives. Assurance of Confidentiality MDC acknowledges that Resident's personal and medical records are confidential. The Resident acknowledges that such records are hereby released and may be used internally by the staff of Merimna Homes to determine appropriateness of care and to develop resident support plans, and in case of Resident's admission to a hospital or health care institution, and may be released for these purposes.