R6-6-804. Rights of Clients

In addition to the rights required in R6-6-102, the licensee shall uphold and safeguard the rights of residents consistent with applicable federal and state laws, including A.R.S. § 36-551.01, unless legally restricted or addressed in the ISPP in accordance with R6-6- 901 et seq. In addition to those rights specifically stated in statute, rights shall include, at a minimum: 1. The right to be free from personal and financial exploitation; 2. The right to a safe, clean, and humane physical environment; 3. The right to own and have free access to personal property; 4. The right to associate with persons of the client’s own choosing; 5. The right to participate in social, religious, educational, cultural, and community activities; 6. The right to manage personal financial affairs and to be taught to do so; 7. The right to the least amount of physical assistance necessary to accomplish a task; 8. The right to privacy including during treatment and care of personal needs and with regard to written correspondence, telephone communication, and visitations; 9. The right to have care for personal needs provided, except in cases of emergency, by a direct care staff of the gender chosen by the responsible person. This choice shall be specified in the ISPP; 10. The right to be treated with dignity and respect; and 11. The right to be provided choices and to express preferences which will be respected and accepted.