5 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

 

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING (2008-024 CH) RIGHTS OF RECIPIENTS

The Department of Community Health will hold a public hearing on Monday, October 27, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. at the Department of Community Health, 201 Townsend, 1st Floor, Conference Centers B & C, Lansing, Michigan.

 

The public hearing is being held to receive comments from interested persons on amendments to the Rights of Recipients Administrative Rule.  The proposed rules will expand upon and clarify current definitions (R 7001), will delete reference to plans of service involving aversive behavior management techniques(R 7199) and will clarify the use of physical management (R 7243).

 

These rules are being promulgated under the authority conferred on the department of community health by sections 1 to 4 of 1905 PA 80, section 33 of 1969 PA 306, and sections 114, 136, 157, 206, 244,

498n, 842, and 1002a of 1974 PA 258, MCL 19.141 to MCL 19.144, MCL 24.233, MCL 330.1114,

MCL 330.1136, MCL 330.1206, MCL 330.1244, MCL 330.1498n, MCL 330.1842, and MCL

330.2002a).  These rules are proposed to take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.

 

Hearing comments may be presented in person, with written comments available at the time of presentation.  Written comments also will be accepted at the following address or E-mail address until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27, 2008.  Address communications to:

 

Department of Community Health

Office of Legal Affairs - 201 Townsend - Lansing, MI 48909 Attention: Mary Greco

E-mail address:  [e-mail]     Phone:  [phone]

 

A copy of the proposed rules may be obtained by contacting the address noted above.  Electronic copies also may be obtained at http://www.michigan.gov/cis.

 

The hearing site is accessible, including handicapped parking. Individuals attending the meeting are requested to refrain from heavily scented personal care products, in order to enhance accessibility for everyone.  People with disabilities requiring additional accommodations such as information in alternative formats in order to participate in the hearing, should contact Mary Greco, at least 14 working days before the hearing.