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In addition to the rights listed below, please see
Thurston Mason RSN's Annual Enrollee Notification of Rights
[PDF]. If you have any
questions about your rights, please contact the Ombuds at
(360) 867-2556 or
ombuds@co.thurston.wa.us or Customer Service at (360)
867-2602.
You Have the Right:
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To be treated with respect and dignity
- To have your privacy protected
- To help develop a plan of care and
services that meet your specific mental health needs
- To have family members and/or members
of your support system participate in your assessment
and ongoing treatment
- To participate in decisions regarding
your mental health care
- To receive services in a barrier-free
location (accessible)
- To request information about names,
location, phones, and languages for local agencies
- The right to receive the amount &
duration of services needed
- To request information about the
structure/operation of TMRSN
- The right to services within 2 hours
for emergent care and 24 hours for urgent care
- To be free from use of seclusion or
restraints
- To receive age and culturally
appropriate services
- To be provided a certified
interpreter and translated material at no cost to you
- To understand available treatment
options and alternatives
- To refuse any proposed treatment
- To receive care that does not
discriminate against you (e.g. age, race, type of
illness)
- To be free of any sexual exploitation
or harassment
- To receive an explanation of all
medications prescribed and possible side effects
- To make an advance directive, which
states your choices and preferences for mental health
care
- To receive quality services that are
medically necessary
- To have a second opinion from a
mental health professional
- To file a grievance with your agency
or TMRSN
- To choose a mental health care
provider or choose one for your child who is under
thirteen years of age
- To change mental health care
providers during the first 30 days, and one additional
time per calendar year
- To file a request for an
administrative (fair) hearing
- To request and receive copy of your
medical records and ask for changes
- To be free from retaliation
Rights for
Involuntary Inpatient Person (LRA)
[PDF]
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