R523-2-4. Rights of Individuals Participating in Services

  (1) All service providers contracted with the Division and County Local Authority programs shall disclose the following information in writing to all individuals participating in treatment services:

  (a) Rights and responsibilities to participate in the development of the treatment or other type of service plan.

  (b) Right to be involved in selection of their primary therapist.

  (c) Right to access their individual treatment records.

  (d) Right to informed consent regarding medications.

  (e) Rights regarding medication-assisted treatment.

  (f) Disclosure of all program fees and personal financial responsibility.

  (g) Information on grievance procedures that includes all necessary information to file a formal grievance.

  (h) Service provider's commitment to treat individuals with substance use disorders and mental health consumers with dignity and individuality in a positive, supportive and empowering manner.

  (2) This information shall be shared with the individual participating in treatment services at the time of intake and a signed copy made part of their individual file. The Division shall periodically review this process to assure appropriate content within the rights statement and proper application of the intent of this policy.

  (3) If an individual is impaired or temporarily incapable of understanding the initial information, it shall be shared again when the individual is able to understand the information and give informed consent. This shall also be made part of their individual file.