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312.9 Each resident is assured confidential treatment of all information contained in his/her records.
The resident's written consent or legal appointee's written consent is required for the release of
information to persons not otherwise entitled to receive it. The records shall be available to the
Department as needed.
312.10 Each resident will be treated with consideration, respect and full recognition of dignity and
individuality. Staff shall display respect and courtesy to residents when speaking with, caring
for, or talking about residents, and shall seek to engage in the constant affirmation of resident
individuality and dignity as a human being.
312.10.1 Each resident has the right to receive a response from a facility operator to any
request of the resident within a reasonable period of time.
312.11 Each resident shall have the right to humane care and an environment which shall include but is
not limited to:
a. The right to nutritional diets that follow the recommended dietary allowance set by the
Food and Nutrition Board, including the right to have a diet which is consistent with any
religious or health-related restrictions;
b. The right to a safe and sanitary living environment.
312.12 The resident's right to have control and receipt of health-related services shall include the
following:
a. Each resident shall have the right to retain the services of his/her own personal physician;
b. Each resident shall have the right to select the pharmacy or pharmacist of his/her choice;
c. Each resident shall have the right to confidentiality and privacy concerning his/her
medical conditions and treatment;
d. Each resident shall have the right to select the personal care or home health provider of
his/her choice and the facility shall assure that all such providers selected by the resident
have access for the purpose of delivering necessary services.
312.13 The resident shall have freedom of religion that includes the right to practice the religion of
his/her choice or abstain from religious practices. Residents shall also be free from the
imposition of the religious practice of others.
312.14 Each resident shall have the right to accept or refuse employment or to perform services for the
facility. The resident has the right to accept employment and perform services for the facility if
the following conditions are met:
a. The facility has documented its need for and the resident's desire to perform the work;
b. Compensation for services is at or above prevailing rates;
c. The resident agrees to the work arrangement;
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Residential Care Facilities R. 08/01/07