Forty Years of Client Rights

Governor Scott Walkerproclaimed (PDF, 358 KB) the week of August 1-5, 2016, as Client Rights Awareness Week, in celebration of the law enacted in 1976 to protect the dignity and privacy of those living with developmental disabilities, or mental health, or substance use concerns. “The client rights law provides a foundation for services that recognize the dignity of each individual served,” said DHS Interim Secretary Tom Engels. “It...(see release)
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news