Pa. Code 717.19

Resident rights

This section requires licensees of drug and alcohol recovery houses to develop and implement written policies and procedures protecting resident rights, including non-discrimination, access to and correction of personal records, and freedom to choose an outside treatment facility. Licensees must obtain written acknowledgment from residents confirming they have received notice of these rights. The regulation is part of Chapter 717, which governs the licensing and operation of drug and alcohol recovery houses in Pennsylvania.

28 Pa. Code § 717.19 - Resident rights 

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(a)
 The licensee shall develop and implement written policies and procedures on resident rights which must include all of the following: 
(1)
 Residents shall retain all civil rights that have not been specifically curtailed by separate judicial or administrative determination by the appropriate legal authority.

(2)
 The licensee may not discriminate against a resident on the basis of age, race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, economic status, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

(3)
 Residents have the right to inspect their own records.

(4)
 Residents have the right to request the correction of information in their records on the basis that it is inaccurate, irrelevant, outdated or incomplete.

(5)
 Residents have the right to submit a rebuttal to information in their records.

(6)
 Residents may attend a treatment facility of their choice outside of the drug and alcohol recovery house. The licensee may not require a resident to attend or prohibit a resident from attending a specific treatment facility.

(b)
 The licensee shall obtain written acknowledgement by residents that they have received notice of their rights.

Notes

28
 Pa. Code §
 
717.19

This section cited in 28 Pa. Code §
 
717.6
 (relating to application and
 renewal).

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