| (10) Effective May 1, 1994, the right to written information, in the individual's primary language, if possible, about any prescription medications ordered by the treating physician. This information shall, at minimum, identify the major types of prescription medications; specify the conditions for which the medications are prescribed; identify the risks, side effects, and benefits associated with each type of medication; and include sources of detailed information about each particular medication. This right extends to the individual's family on request unless prohibited by state or federal confidentiality laws. (11) The right to receive, within four hours after the facility administrator or designee receives a written request, a list of the medications prescribed for administration to the individual while the individual is in the department facility, community center, or psychiatric hospital. The list must include the name, dosage, and administration schedule of each medication and the name of the physician who prescribed each medication. This right extends to a person designated by the individual and to the individual's legal guardian or managing conservator, if applicable. If sufficient time to prepare the list before discharge is not available, the list may be mailed within 24 hours after discharge to the individual or another appropriate, designated party. (A) If an individual informs a person associated with or employed by the department facility, community center, or psychiatric hospital of the individual's desire to leave, the employee or person shall, as soon as possible, assist the individual in creating the written request and present it to the individual to sign, date, and time. (B) Without regard to whether the individual agrees to sign the paperwork, the request will be documented and processed by staff. (12) The right to have a periodic review of the need for continued inpatient treatment. |
