La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-7531

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-7531 - Patient's Rights and Responsibilities

A. The RHCs shall provide education to personnel regarding patient rights during orientation at least annually, and post a copy of the patient's rights in a conspicuous place.

1. Patients of RHCs shall have the right to the following, including but not limited to:

a. be treated equally and receive care without regard to age, sex, religion, race or creed;

b. receive care that is not determined by patient's ability to pay for service;

c. confidentiality of his/her clinical records;

d. be informed of all costs and expected payment from other resources;

e. be treated with respect for the individual patient's comfort, dignity and privacy;

f. be informed of his/her rights in advance of care being provided;

g. access information contained in his/her clinical records within a reasonable time frame;

h. make decisions regarding his/her care;

i. formulate advance directives and have staff/ practitioners to comply with those directives;

j. maintain personal privacy and receive care in a safe setting; and

k. be free from verbal or physical abuse or harassment from staff.

2. Patients of Rural Health Clinics are responsible for:

a. providing, to the extent possible, information needed by professional staff in caring for the patient;

b. following instructions and guidelines given by those providing health care services.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-7531

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 25:1852 (October 1999), Amended by the Department of Health, Health Standards Section, LR 501280 (9/1/2024).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2197.