MICs Patients' Responsibilities
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As in all human societies, individuals have not only rights but also obligations and responsibilities to one’s fellow patients and to the management of the unit in which one is receiving care and treatment. 

1. To observe the rules and regulations of the facility as in effect at the time of admission and as altered from time to time. 

2. To treat one’s fellow patients, roommates, and staff with courtesy and consideration, and to bear in mind their rights at all times. 

3. To observe at all times the no smoking regulations for one’s own protection and that of other residents and staff. 

4. To participate always, and with promptness, in fire and disaster drills, as directed by staff. 

5. To use with care all supplies, linens and furnishings, just as if they were one’s own. 

6. To provide truthful information to the appropriate staff and administration concerning all aspects of your mental, physical, and financial status, and to keep them informed of any change in theses. 

7. To consider that other patients may require more assistance, and more urgently, than oneself. One cannot always be served first.

 8. To report promptly anything one feels needs attention (ie: safety hazards, security, or anything one feels is not right.) 

9. To give the Charge Nurse of any of the administrative staff an opportunity to correct a complaint or grievance by speaking to them directly. If one does not get satisfaction within a reasonable time, write to the Chief Executive Officer.

10. To be fair and loyal to one’s fellow patients and the staff.