Each participant of the adult day care program shall be assured of the following rights:

1. (1) To be treated as an adult, with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, or creed.
2. (2) To participate in a program of services and activities which promote positive attitudes regarding ones usefulness and capabilities.
3. (3) To participate in a program of services designed to encourage learning, growth, and awareness of constructive ways to develop ones interests and talents.
4. (4) To maintain ones independence to the extent that conditions and circumstances permit, and to be involved in a program of services designed to promote personal independence.
5. (5) To be encouraged to attain self-determination within the adult day care setting, including the opportunity to participate in developing ones care plan for services; to decide whether or not to participate in any given activity; and to be involved in the extent possible in program planning and operation.
6. (6) To be cared for in an atmosphere of sincere interest and concern in which needed support and services are provided.
7. (7) To have privacy and confidentiality.
8. (8) To be free of mental and physical abuse.
9. (9) To be free of restraint unless under physician's order as indicated in individual care plan.
10. (10) To have access to telephone to make or receive calls, unless necessary restrictions are indicated in the individual care plan.
11. (11) To be free of interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal.

Added at 8 Ok Reg 2983, eff 5-28-91 (emergency)

Added at 9 Ok Reg 1989, eff 6-11-92