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PATIENT-RUN BUSINESSES

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

THE LAW:

"Inpatients shall be permitted to conduct personal and business affairs in any lawful manner not otherwise limited by statute so long as these do not interfere with the patient's treatment plan, the orderly operation of the facility, security or the rights of other patients."

DHS 94.24(3)(i), Wis. Admin. Code [Emphasis added.]

DECISIONS:

None at this time.

Last Updated: June 18, 2009