Sec. 16. (a) Participation by residents or patients in the work of the farm or home, other than care of person and simple duties such as care of bed and room, shall be on a voluntary basis.

     (b) Effort shall be made to provide community life and opportunities for such activities, along the line of occupational therapy, under the direction of a physician, as are consistent with the mental and physical well-being of the residents or patients.

     (c) Special privileges, duties, or responsibilities may not be extended to one (1) resident or patient unless made available to every resident or patient within the patient’s own mental or physical limitations.

     (d) Opportunity shall be developed for self employment and personal earnings in connection with hobbies and abilities within reasonable limits for the well-being of residents and patients.

[Pre-1992 Revision Citation: 12-4-3-8 part.]

As added by P.L.2-1992, SEC.24.