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Community Grievance Decision Digest

HUMANE ENVIRONMENT

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... physical environment within the hospital facilities.  These facilities shall be designed to afford patients with comfort and safety, to promote dignity and ensure privacy. Facilities shall also be designed to make a positive contribution to the effective attainment of the treatment goals of the hospital."

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

"Treatment facilities shall provide patients with a clean, safe and humane environment..."

DHS 94.24(1), Wis. Admin. Code [Emphasis added.]

Last Updated: June 18, 2009