Oregon Statutes - Chapter 443 - Home Health Agencies; Residential Facilities; Hospice Programs - Section 443.739 - Rights of residents.

Residents of adult foster homes have the following rights. Providers shall guarantee these rights and help residents exercise them. The provider shall post a copy of the Residents’ Bill of Rights in the entry or other equally prominent place in the adult foster home. The Residents’ Bill of Rights states that each resident of an adult foster home has the right to:

(1) Be treated as an adult, with respect and dignity.

(2) Be informed of all resident rights and all house rules.

(3) Be encouraged and assisted to exercise legal rights, including the right to vote.

(4) Be informed of the resident’s medical condition and the right to consent to or refuse treatment.

(5) Receive appropriate care and services, and prompt medical care as needed.

(6) A safe and secure environment.

(7) Be free from mental and physical abuse.

(8) Be free from chemical or physical restraints except as ordered by a physician or other qualified practitioner.

(9) Complete privacy when receiving treatment or personal care.

(10) Associate and communicate privately with any person the resident chooses.

(11) Send and receive personal mail unopened.

(12) Participate in activities of social, religious and community groups.

(13) Have medical and personal information kept confidential.

(14) Keep and use a reasonable amount of personal clothing and belongings, and to have a reasonable amount of private, secure storage space.

(15) Manage the resident’s own money and financial affairs unless legally restricted.

(16) Be free from financial exploitation. The provider shall not charge or ask for application fees or nonrefundable deposits and shall not solicit, accept or receive money or property from a resident other than the amount agreed to for services.

(17) A written agreement regarding the services to be provided and the rate schedule to be charged. The provider must give 30 days’ written notice before any change in the rates or the ownership of the home.

(18) Not to be transferred or moved out of the adult foster home without 30 days’ advance written notice and an opportunity for a hearing. A provider may transfer or discharge a resident only for medical reasons including a medical emergency described in ORS 443.738 (11)(b), or for the welfare of the resident or other residents, or for nonpayment.

(19) Be free of discrimination in regard to race, color, national origin, sex or religion.

(20) Make suggestions and complaints without fear of retaliation. [1991 c.960 §11; 1995 c.667 §12; 2003 c.14 §261]

Note: The amendments to 443.739 by section 27, chapter 100, Oregon Laws 2007, are the subject of a referendum petition that may be filed with the Secretary of State not later than September 26, 2007. If the referendum petition is filed with the required number of signatures of electors, chapter 100, Oregon Laws 2007, will be submitted to the people for their approval or rejection at the regular general election held on November 4, 2008. If approved by the people at the general election, chapter 100, Oregon Laws 2007, takes effect December 4, 2008. If the referendum petition is not filed with the Secretary of State or does not contain the required number of signatures of electors, the amendments to 443.739 by section 27, chapter 100, Oregon Laws 2007, take effect January 1, 2008. 443.739, as amended by section 27, chapter 100, Oregon Laws 2007, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

443.739. Residents of adult foster homes have the following rights. Providers shall guarantee these rights and help residents exercise them. The provider shall post a copy of the Residents’ Bill of Rights in the entry or other equally prominent place in the adult foster home. The Residents’ Bill of Rights states that each resident of an adult foster home has the right to:

(1) Be treated as an adult, with respect and dignity.

(2) Be informed of all resident rights and all house rules.

(3) Be encouraged and assisted to exercise legal rights, including the right to vote.

(4) Be informed of the resident’s medical condition and the right to consent to or refuse treatment.

(5) Receive appropriate care and services, and prompt medical care as needed.

(6) A safe and secure environment.

(7) Be free from mental and physical abuse.

(8) Be free from chemical or physical restraints except as ordered by a physician or other qualified practitioner.

(9) Complete privacy when receiving treatment or personal care.

(10) Associate and communicate privately with any person the resident chooses.

(11) Send and receive personal mail unopened.

(12) Participate in activities of social, religious and community groups.

(13) Have medical and personal information kept confidential.

(14) Keep and use a reasonable amount of personal clothing and belongings, and to have a reasonable amount of private, secure storage space.

(15) Manage the resident’s own money and financial affairs unless legally restricted.

(16) Be free from financial exploitation. The provider may not charge or ask for application fees or nonrefundable deposits and may not solicit, accept or receive money or property from a resident other than the amount agreed to for services.

(17) A written agreement regarding the services to be provided and the rate schedule to be charged. The provider must give 30 days’ written notice before any change in the rates or the ownership of the home.

(18) Not to be transferred or moved out of the adult foster home without 30 days’ advance written notice and an opportunity for a hearing. A provider may transfer or discharge a resident only for medical reasons including a medical emergency described in ORS 443.738 (11)(b), or for the welfare of the resident or other residents, or for nonpayment.

(19) Be free of discrimination in regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

(20) Make suggestions and complaints without fear of retaliation.

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