Ch. 1, § 2. Purpose

(a) These rules are adopted to create a Patients' Bill of Rights and establish the administra- tive procedures whereby patients' rights shall be enforced, limited or denied. (i) The creation of a Patients' Bill of Rights acknowledges the importance of recognizing and preserving the rights and dignity of individuals served by the State Hospital while providing the most effective treatment possible, with the goal of advancing each patient's welfare and health. (ii) The guidelines, procedures and criteria contained in these rules are intended to facili- tate the provision of care and services by providing official guidelines to hospital staff and employees, and all others involved in the provision and administration of such care and services.