[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 38, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
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[CITE: 38CFR52.71]

[Page 850]
 
            TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF
 
          CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (CONTINUED)
 
PART 52--PER DIEM FOR ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE OF VETERANS IN STATE HOMES--
Table of Contents
 
                          Subpart D--Standards
 
Sec. 52.71  Participant and family caregiver responsibilities.

    The program management has a written statement of participant and 
family caregiver responsibilities that are posted in the facility and 
provided to the participant and caregiver at the time of the intake 
screening. The Statement of responsibilities must include the following:
    (a) Treat personnel with respect and courtesy;
    (b) Communicate with staff to develop a relationship of trust;
    (c) Make appropriate choices and seek appropriate care;
    (d) Ask questions and confirm understanding of instructions;
    (e) Share opinions, concerns, and complaints with the program 
director;
    (f) Communicate any changes in the participant's condition;
    (g) Communicate to the program director about medications and 
remedies used by the participant;
    (h) Let the program director know if the participant decides not to 
follow any instructions or treatment; and
    (i) Communicate with the adult day health care staff if the 
participant is unable to attend the adult day health care program.

(The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information 
collection requirements in this paragraph under control number 2900-
0160.)