State of Ohio - Department of Mental Health Rule 5122:2-1-02 - Ohio Revised Code Client Rights
The right to be treated with consideration and respect for personal dignity, autonomy, and privacy.
the right to service in a respectful setting that offers the greatest possible freedom as defined in the treatment plan.
The right to be kept up-to-date on current or suggested services, treatment or therapies, and alternatives.
The right to accept or reject any service, treatment, or therapy after given a full explanation of the risks and benefits.
The right to a current, written, individualized service plan addressing mental and physical health, social and financial needs, and which describes who will provide these services and how they will be provided in a way thay meets your needs.
The right to active and informed participation inall areas of the service plan, including the plan's writing, review, and rewriting to meet your needs.
The right to freedom from too much or unnecessary medication
The right to freedom from restraints or seclusion.
The right to participate in any service that meets your needs, even if you refuse other services. You have this reight even if you have left this or other services in the past. If you are in need of several services that are given at the same time, and therefore you can't receive a service you want because of the time conflict, this problem must be discussed with you and written in your service plan.
the right to be informed of and to refuse any unusual or dangerous treatment procedures.
The right to be told about and to refuse to be observed through one-way mirrors, photographed or taped (audio ro visual).
The right, at your expense, to consult with independent medical or mental health staff or a private attorney.
The right to absolute confidentiality unless court-ordered, or if you sign a release of information form permitting disclosure of all or part of your record.
The right to see all parts of your records, including psychiatric and medical records. Access can be restricted only for clear treatment reasons, meaning that reading the records will cause you severe emotional damage resulting in the immediate risk of dangerous behavior toward yourself or someone else. Only specific parts of the chart can be restricted, with the reasons clearly documented in your service plan. However, you may give permission to any person you choose (friend, family member, advocate) to look at all parts of your record.
The right to advance notice if a service is to be discontinued, and to be actively involved in planning to meet your needs when the service is discontinued.
the right to have a clear explanation when any services are denied.
The right not to be discriminated against in the provision of services on the basis of religion, race, color, creed, sex, national origin, age, lifestyle, physical or mental handicap, developmental disability, or inability to pay.
The right to know the cost of services.
The right to bully informed of all rights.
The right to exercise any and all rights without being threatened or punished in any way, including being denied services.
the right to file a grievance.
The right to have oral and written instructions for filing a grievance.