Michigan Administrative Code › Department - Licensing and Regulatory Affairs › Bureau of Community and Health Systems › Homes for the Aged Facilities › Adult Foster Care Large Group Homes › Part 3 - RESIDENT CARE, SERVICES, AND RECORDS › Section R. 400.15304 - Resident rights; licensee responsibilities

Current through Vol. 24-12, July 15, 2024
Rule 304.
(1)
					 Upon a resident's admission to the home, a licensee shall inform a resident or
					 the resident's designated representative of, explain to the resident or the
					 resident's designated representative, and provide to the resident or the
					 resident's designated representative, a copy of all of the following resident
					 rights:
(a) The right to be free from
					 discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,
					 age, handicap, marital status, or source of payment in the provision of
					 services and care.
(b) The right to
					 exercise his or her constitutional rights, including the right to vote, the
					 right to practice religion of his or her choice, the right to freedom of
					 movement, and the right of freedom of association.
(c) The right to refuse participation in
					 religious practices.
(d) The right
					 to write, send, and receive uncensured and unopened mail at his or her own
					 expense.
(e) The right of
					 reasonable access to a telephone for private communications. Similar access
					 shall be granted for long distance collect calls and calls which otherwise are
					 paid for by the resident. A licensee may charge a resident for long distance
					 and toll telephone calls. When pay telephones are provided in group homes, a
					 reasonable amount of change shall be available in the group home to enable
					 residents to make change for calling purposes.
(f) The right to voice grievances and present
					 recommendations pertaining to the policies, services, and house rules of the
					 home without fear of retaliation.
(g) The right to associate and have private
					 communications and consultations with his or her physician, attorney, or any
					 other person of his or her choice.
(h) The right to participate in the
					 activities of social, religious, and community groups at his or her own
					 discretion.
(i) The right to use
					 the services of advocacy agencies and to attend other community services of his
					 or her choice.
(j) The right of
					 reasonable access to and use of his or her personal clothing and
					 belongings.
(k) The right to have
					 contact with relatives and friends and receive visitors in the home at a
					 reasonable time. Exceptions shall be covered in the resident's assessment plan.
					 Special consideration shall be given to visitors coming from out of town or
					 whose hours of employment warrant deviation from usual visiting
					 hours.
(l) The right to employ the
					 services of a physician, psychiatrist, or dentist of his or her choice for
					 obtaining medical, psychiatric, or dental services.
(m) The right to refuse treatment and
					 services, including the taking of medication, and to be made aware of the
					 consequences of that refusal.
(n)
					 The right to request and receive assistance from the responsible agency in
					 relocating to another living situation.
(o) The right to be treated with
					 consideration and respect, with due recognition of personal dignity,
					 individuality, and the need for privacy.
(p) The right of access to his or her room at
					 his or her own discretion.
(q) The
					 right to confidentiality of records as stated in section 12(3) of the
					 act.