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Abuse, Freedom from

The decision summaries regarding this law may be found in the document:
  Community Grievance Decision Digest: Decisions. (PDF, 512KB)

THE LAW:

Each patient shall... "Have a right to a humane psychological and physical environment within the hospital facilities. These facilities shall be designed to afford patients with comfort and safety..."

ss. 51.61 (1) (m), Wis. Stats. [Emphasis added.]

Each patient shall... "Have the right to be treated with respect and recognition of the patient's dignity and individuality by all employees of the treatment facility or community mental health program and by licensed, certified, registered or permitted providers of health care with whom the patient comes in contact."

ss. 51.61 (1) (x), Wis. Stats. [Emphasis added.]

COMFORT, SAFETY AND RESPECT.

(a) Staff shall take reasonable steps to ensure the physical safety of all patients.

(b) Each patient shall be treated with respect and with recognition of the patient's dignity by all employees of the service provider and by all licensed, certified, registered or permitted providers of health care with whom the patient comes in contact."

DHS 94.24 (2), Wis. Admin. Code. [Emphasis added.]

 

Last Updated: November 10, 2009