2014 Idaho Statutes
Title 39 - HEALTH AND SAFETY
Chapter 35 - IDAHO CERTIFIED FAMILY HOMES
Section 39-3516 - RESIDENT RIGHTS.
(1) Resident records. Each certified family home must maintain and keep current a record of the following information on each resident:
(2) Privacy. Each resident must be assured the right to privacy with regard to accommodations, medical and other treatment, written and telephone communications, visits, and meetings of family and resident groups.
(3) Humane care and environment (dignity and respect).
(4) Personal possessions. Each resident shall have the right to:
(5) Personal funds. Residents whose board and care is paid for by public assistance shall retain, for their personal use, the difference between their total income and the applicable board and care allowance established by department rules.
(6) Management of personal funds. Upon a certified family home's acceptance of written authorization of a resident, the certified family home must manage and account for the personal funds of the resident deposited with the certified family home. Upon the death of a resident with such an account, the certified family home must promptly convey the resident's personal funds, and a final accounting of such funds, to the individual administering the resident's estate. For clients of the department, the remaining balance of funds shall be refunded to the department.
(7) Access and visitation rights. Each certified family home must permit:
(8) Employment. Each resident shall have the right to refuse to perform services for the certified family home except as contracted for by the resident and the care provider of the home. If the resident is hired by the certified family home to perform services as an employee of the home, the wage paid to the resident shall be consistent with state and federal law.
(9) Confidentiality. Each resident shall have the right to confidentiality of personal and clinical records.
(10) Freedom from abuse, neglect and restraints. Each resident shall have the right to be free from physical, mental or sexual abuse, neglect, corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, and any physical or chemical restraints.
(11) Freedom of religion. Each resident shall have the right to practice the religion of his choice or to abstain from religious practice. Residents shall also be free from the imposition of the religious practices of others.
(12) Control and receipt of health-related services. Each resident shall have the right to control his receipt of health-related services, including:
(13) Grievances. Each resident shall have the right to voice grievances with respect to treatment or care that is (or fails to be) furnished, without discrimination or reprisal for voicing the grievances and the right to prompt efforts by the certified family home to resolve grievances the resident may have, including those with respect to the behavior of other residents.
(14) Participation in other activities. Each resident shall have the right to participate in social, religious and community activities that do not interfere with the rights of other residents in the certified family home.
(15) Examination of home inspection reports. Each resident shall have the right to examine, upon reasonable request, the results of the most recent home inspection of the certified family home conducted by the department with respect to the certified family home and any plan of correction in effect with respect to the certified family home.
History:
[39-3516, added 1993, ch. 374, sec. 1, p. 1360; am. 1996, ch. 207, sec. 38, p. 651; am. 2000, ch. 274, sec. 74, p. 838; am. 2005, ch. 280, sec. 41, p. 904.]
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