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6156a — Puerto Rico Law | CourtGPT
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Puerto Rico Legal Code

6156a

Institutions that provide transitional services shall, as a minimum, provide the following:(a) Safe and humane care and custody within an environment with the greatest autonomy possible according to the adult’s treatment, recovery and rehabilitation needs.(b) The corresponding individualized treatment, recovery and rehabilitation, emphasizing the skills that are necessary for everyday life given his/her clinical condition, the severity of the symptoms and signs, the stage of life where the person is, and his/her potential for recovery and rehabilitation to achieve greater autonomy in his/her environment.(c) An adequate coordination with government and private agencies to achieve comprehensive services for the person and his/her family, in order to reach a greater self-sufficiency.(d) Attention to the mental and physical health condition of the adults admitted, as well as of their families.(e) The promotion of family participation in the adult’s individualized treatment, recovery and rehabilitation plan, as well as orientation thereof.(f) A balanced diet, according to the special needs of the participants of the programs.(g) A rehabilitation, recreational, vocational and

very and rehabilitation plan, as well as orientation thereof.(f) A balanced diet, according to the special needs of the participants of the programs.(g) A rehabilitation, recreational, vocational and occupational plan, as may apply, to be implemented on the program or service in charge of specialized personnel. History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 5.02, eff. 90 days after Oct. 2, 2000.
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