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Knowing Your Rights in a Forensic Facility

knowing your rights in a forensic facility
the advocacy center
there are laws, statutes, and policies that protect your rights.
advocacy
basic individual rights
appropriate clothing 3 nutritional meals a day
freedom of movement and fresh air and exercise
the right to treatment
to be free from seclusion and restraint unless you are an immediate danger to yourself or others;
participate at recovery team meetings; and help develop your treatment plan and your discharge plan.
express and informed consent to treatment
involuntary medication in emergency Situations
Personal Safety Plan
Your Right to communicate
You have the right to call the Florida Abuse Hotline at any time unless you are in seclusion or restraint.
in most facilities you have a right to call
confidential records
confidentiality of my medical records
Mental Health Advance Directive
INTERNAL COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
external agencies in which you may file a complaint
discharge planning
petition for writ of habeas corpus or petition for redress of grievance
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you have a right to be heard and understood
Thank you for the opportunity to provide you with this information
The Advocacy Center for Persons with disabilities, Inc.

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You have the right to call the Florida Abuse Hotline at any time unless you are in seclusion or restraint.

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PS: What can I do if I believe I've been abused or neglected? A: If you believe you've been abused or neglected, you have the right to call the Florida Abuse Hotline at 1-800-96ABUSE. This phone number is posted next to every resident telephone in the facility. Your access to a telephone may be delayed if you are in seclusion or restraints.

Knowing Your Rights in a Forensic Facility

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