Definitions
Chapter 7 and 7a of this law addresses the rights of recipients of mental health services and what the Office of Recipient Rights uses to determine whether or not a right has been violated
What is the MENTAL HEALTH CODE
Voting, freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial are just a few examples of this type of right (everyone has these)
What are CIVIL RIGHTS
A staff person slapping a recipient would be an example of this.
What is ABUSE (Class II - Non-Accidential Act)
Protecting and promoting this right includes treating the person with esteem, honor, politeness, protecting an individual’s privacy, allowing an individual to make choices, and being sensitive to cultural differences
What is DIGNITY & RESPECT
This is the temporary placement of a recipient in a room, alone, where egress is prevented by any means
What is SECLUSION
You become aware that a Pathways employee disclosed confidential information about a recipient to a former employee. This is an example of a violation of what right?
What is the Right to Confidentiality
“Flipping off” a recipient is an example of this
What is ABUSE (Class III)
In addition to recipients, these individuals are also entitled to be treated with dignity and respect
Who are FAMILY MEMBERS
Developed through the person-centered planning process, this fundamental document in the recipient’s record identifies the services, supports, and treatments requested by the recipient and those that the responsible mental health agency has committed to provide
What is INDIVIDUAL PLAN OR SERVICES or IPOS
Pathways must obtain this from a recipient or legal guardian (if applicable) prior to photographing or recording a recipient.
What is Informed Consent
An example of this would be an employee failing to report the apparent or suspected abuse or neglect of a recipient
What is NEGLECT
This type of communication refers to elements of speech including tone, pitch, cadence, and volume that significantly influence how messages are received.
What is PARAVERBAL COMMUNICATION
This is the standard of proof used to determine whether an allegation in a recipient rights investigation is substantiated
What is PERPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE
This term describes the obligation of a social worker to report to law enforcement and potential victims when a recipient makes a threat of violence against a reasonably identifiable person with apparent intent and an ability to carry out the threat in the foreseeable future.
What is Duty to Warn
This specific type of abuse involves a staff person misusing or misappropriating a recipient's property or funds for the benefit of someone other than the recipient.
What is EXPLOITATION (Abuse Class II)
Hand gestures, body language, facial expressions, and voice volume are just some examples of this
What is COMMUNICATION