Any person supported has rights guaranteed pursuant to § 46:17:02:01 and this section:

1. (1) To be able to communicate in the primary language or primary mode of communication of the person;
2. (2) To be able to refuse or discontinue services;
3. (3) To have access to, read, and challenge any information contained in the person's record compiled by the ICF/IID; and

4. (4) To have access to an advocate as defined in subdivision 46:17:06:01(1) or an employee of the state's designated protection and advocacy system.

   The private ICF/IID shall provide the person supported a document describing the person's rights in an accessible format and if necessary shall provide training on those rights.

Source: 37 SDR 69, effective October 18, 2010; 40 SDR 122, effective January 8, 2014.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(4) , 42 C.F.R. § 483.420 (October 1, 2002).