§ 40.1-24.5-14. Rights and powers of the mental health advocate.
In addition to any other rights and powers conferred upon him or her by law, the mental health advocate shall have the following rights and powers:
(1) To communicate privately by mail or orally with any resident.
(2) To inspect all records relating to residents, provided that the resident concerned gives written permission for inspection.
(3) To take whatever steps are appropriate to see that persons are made aware of the services of the mental health advocate’s office, its purpose, and how it can be contacted. The director and staff of each community residence shall cooperate with the mental health advocate in this respect.
History of Section.P.L. 1982, ch. 363, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 40.1 - Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals
Chapter 40.1-24.5 - Community Residences
Section 40.1-24.5-1. - Definitions.
Section 40.1-24.5-4. - [Reserved.]
Section 40.1-24.5-5. - Absolute rights of residents.
Section 40.1-24.5-6. - Qualified rights of residents.
Section 40.1-24.5-7. - Posting of residents’ rights.
Section 40.1-24.5-8. - Resident grievance procedure.
Section 40.1-24.5-9. - Notification of mental health advocate as to alleged violation of rights.
Section 40.1-24.5-10. - Dismissal from community residence.
Section 40.1-24.5-11. - Confidentiality of information and records.
Section 40.1-24.5-12. - Duties of the mental health advocate.
Section 40.1-24.5-13. - Access to information.
Section 40.1-24.5-14. - Rights and powers of the mental health advocate.
Section 40.1-24.5-15. - Willful deprivation of resident’s rights.
Section 40.1-24.5-16. - Immunity from liability as to reports under chapter.
Section 40.1-24.5-17. - Disqualification from position in community residence.
Section 40.1-24.5-18. - Severability.
Section 40.1-24.5-19. - Funds for implementation of chapter.