Community Grievance Decision Digest

PRIVACY IN TOILETING AND BATHING

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 reasonable protection of privacy in such matters as toileting and bathing."

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

"Upon request of the patient, the legal guardian of an incompetent patient or the parent of a minor, staff of the same sex shall be available to assist the patient in toileting or bathing."

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

NOTE: This right may be limited or denied for treatment or security reasons following the Client Rights Limitation or Denial process. See CRLD section of this digest. See also Privacy - Other.

DECISIONS:

[None at this time.]

Last Updated: June 18, 2009