24 Miss. Code. R. 1-5.3 - RIGHTS

All individuals receiving services shall be afforded all rights delineated in Section 41-21-102 of the Mississippi Code as well as any outlined in federal law, regulation, and other appropriate state laws and regulations.

A. Executive Director

The Executive Director shall work with the Board in investigating and remedying conditions or practices interfering with the free exercise of rights of individuals receiving services.

B. Program Director

The Director of all programs shall take necessary and appropriate steps to assure compliance with all provisions of these regulations throughout the program including, but not limited to, ensuring adequate training of program staff, prompt resolution of any complaint involving alleged abuse, and monitoring the adequacy of the supervision given staff.

C. Investigator/Advocate

Each program shall have an Investigator/Advocate to act as representative of individuals receiving services whose rights are alleged to have been violated.

The Investigator/Advocate may:

1. Investigate and examine any and all conditions or practices which interfere with the free exercise of rights on any individual receiving services.

2. Seek to remedy such situations by informal means with the Director and, if necessary, may file a complaint with the Human Rights Advocacy Committee (HRAC) on behalf of an individual receiving services.

3. Assist the person during any conference, hearing or other procedure held pursuant to these procedures or consult and assist the representative of the individual receiving services.

4. Consult with the HRAC or any employee of the program about violations and solicit recommendations for remediation.

5. Have direct access to the Director in carrying out these duties.

Notes

24 Miss. Code. R. 1-5.3

Miss Code Ann. § 41-4-1, et seq. and § 41-21-102 and other State and Federal Laws, Court Decisions, and Regulations.

Amended 7/10/2015 Amended 4/1/2017 Amended 8/6/2017 Amended 11/1/2018