King Lunalilo Adult Day Care Center

 

Participant’s Rights

 

As a participant of King Lunalilo Adult Day Care Program, you have the right to:

 

  1. Be fully informed, orally or in writing, prior to or at the time of admission, of your rights and all rules governing participant conduct.  There shall be documentation signed by the participant’s legal guardian or both, that these rights have been received and acknowledged.

 

  1. Be fully informed, prior to or at the time of admission, of services available in or through the center, including any charges not covered by the Program’s basic daily rate.

 

  1. Be given reasonable advance notice of discharge for medical reasons, for your welfare or for the welfare of other participants in the program or for non-payment for your stay.  Such action will be documented in the participant’s record.

 

  1. Be encouraged and assisted to exercise your rights as a participant as a citizen including, but not limited to, the right to voice grievances and recommend changes in policies and services to the staff or outside representatives of your choice; the right to be free from interference, coercion, discrimination, or reprisal.  You may express dissatisfaction with staff performance or services and seek resolution through a complaint or grievance procedure, which will be provided to you.

 

  1. Be free from humiliation, harassment, threats, and chemical and physical restraints.

 

  1. Expect that your personal and medical records are confidential.  You may approve or refuse release of any information to anyone outside of the center, provided however, if the Program Manager determines that a refusal to release pertinent information to an appropriate party is detrimental to the program, admission can be denied.

 

  1. Be treated with understanding, respect, and full consideration of your dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and in care of your personal needs.

 

  1. Not be required to perform services for the center except for therapeutic purposes in your plan of activity and care.

 

As a participant of the King Lunalilo Adult Day Care Program, you have the responsibility to:

 

  1. Cooperate with program staff regarding the provision of treatment, therapeutic activities and daily exercise.

 

  1. Respect the rights of staff and other clients and to treat them with respect.