Upon admitting a person for treatment, the facility must inform the individual of their rights and, when feasible, obtain a written acknowledgment that those rights were explained. If the person cannot acknowledge or understand the notification, staff must document the notification process and have it confirmed by a witness. This requirement applies to treatment facilities governed under Pennsylvania's mental health procedures chapter (Title 55, Chapter 5100).
View official source55 Pa. Code § 5100.55 - Notification of rights State Regulations Compare Upon receipt of a person for treatment the facility shall advise the individual of his rights, and obtain when feasible a written acknowledgement by the person that his rights affecting their treatment were explained. In the event that conditions prevent such acknowledgement or understanding, the process of notification shall be recorded by the person designated and confirmed by a witness. Notes 55 Pa. Code § 5100.55 This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5100.4 (relating to scope); 55 Pa. Code § 5200.32 (relating to treatment policies and procedures); 55 Pa. Code § 5200.47 (relating to other applicable regulations); 55 Pa. Code § 5210.56 (relating to other applicable regulations); 55 Pa. Code § 5320.22 (relating to governing body); and 55 Pa. Code § 5320.45 (relating to staff orientation and training). State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compare. No prior version found. State Regulations Toolbox