Patient Rights Advocates

(1) Each RMHI shall have a staff member designated by the Chief Executive Officer or designee to be the Patient Rights Advocate (PRA). (2) The PRA’s job plan shall include the duties imposed by these rules. (3) The PRA shall work cooperatively with other RMHI staff members, shall be an objective advocate for patient rights, and shall effectively present the patient’s views and wishes in the procedures. (4) The PRA shall work with RMHI staff members in conducting both initial and continuing education on the requirements of these rules. (5) The PRA shall maintain a compliance monitoring file on each patient receiving psychotropic medication, physical treatment, and/or release of information under Rules 0940-01-02-.07, 0940-01-02-.08, 0940-01-02-.09, 0940-01-02-.10, or 0940-01-02-.11. (6) The PRA shall compile a summary of actions taken at least annually and shall submit a report to the RMHI Governing Body Quality Committee for its review. (7) The PRA’s duties in implementing these rules shall take priority over other duties as a general patient rights advocate and over other duties they may be assigned.