Sec. 722.
(1) A recipient of mental health services shall not be subjected to abuse or neglect.
(2) The department, each community mental health services program, each licensed hospital, and each service provider under contract with the department, community mental health services program, or licensed hospital shall ensure that appropriate disciplinary action is taken against those who have engaged in abuse or neglect.
(3) A recipient of mental health services who is abused or neglected has a right to pursue injunctive and other appropriate civil relief.
History: 1974, Act 258, Eff. Aug. 6, 1975 ;-- Am. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 330 - Mental Health Code
Act 258 of 1974 - Mental Health Code (330.1001 - 330.2106)
258-1974-7 - Chapter 7 Rights of Recipients of Mental Health Services (330.1700...330.1758)
Section 330.1700 - Definitions.
Section 330.1704 - Rights of Recipient.
Section 330.1705 - Second Opinion.
Section 330.1706 - Notice of Rights.
Section 330.1706a - Pamphlet; Preparation; Distribution; Contents.
Section 330.1707 - Rights of Minor.
Section 330.1708 - Suitable Services; Treatment Environment; Setting; Rights.
Section 330.1710 - Physical and Mental Examination; Reexamination.
Section 330.1711 - Rights of Family Members.
Section 330.1712 - Individualized Written Plan of Services.
Section 330.1713 - Choice of Physician or Mental Health Professional.
Section 330.1714 - Informing Resident of Clinical Status and Progress.
Section 330.1715 - Services of Mental Health Professional.
Section 330.1716 - Surgery; Consent.
Section 330.1717 - Electroconvulsive Therapy or Other Procedure; Consent.
Section 330.1718 - Psychotropic Drugs.
Section 330.1720 - Statistical Report of Deaths; Investigation.
Section 330.1722 - Protection of Recipient From Abuse or Neglect.
Section 330.1723 - Suspected Abuse of Recipient or Resident; Report to Law Enforcement Agency.
Section 330.1723a - Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem.
Section 330.1724 - Fingerprints, Photographs, Audiorecording, or Use of 1-Way Glass.
Section 330.1726 - Communication by Mail and Telephone; Visits.
Section 330.1728 - Personal Property.
Section 330.1732 - Accepting Funds for Use of Resident.
Section 330.1734 - Facility as Representative Payee or Fiduciary.
Section 330.1736 - Performance of Labor by Resident.
Section 330.1738 - Repealed. 1995, Act 290, Eff. Mar. 28, 1996.
Section 330.1740 - Physical Restraint.
Section 330.1744 - Freedom of Movement.
Section 330.1748 - Confidentiality.
Section 330.1749 - Statement Correcting or Amending Information.
Section 330.1750 - Privileged Communications.
Section 330.1752 - Policies and Procedures.
Section 330.1753 - Recipient Rights System; Review by Department.
Section 330.1756 - State Recipient Rights Advisory Committee; Appointment by Director.
Section 330.1758 - Recipient Rights Advisory Committee; Appointment by Licensed Hospital.