Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 481 - Inspections and Appeals Department
Inspections Division
Chapter 51 - Hospitals
Rule 481-51.6 - Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024
The hospital governing board shall adopt a statement of principles relating to patient rights and responsibilities that is made available to patients of the hospital and addresses, at a minimum:
(1) Access to treatment regardless of age, race, creed, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, diagnosis, or source of payment for care;
(2) Preservation of individual dignity and protection of personal privacy in receipt of care;
(3) Confidentiality of medical and other appropriate information;
(4) Assurance of reasonable safety within the hospital;
(5) Knowledge of the identity of the physician or other practitioner primarily responsible for the patient's care as well as identity and professional status of others providing services to the patient while in the hospital;
(6) Nature of patient's right to information regarding the patient's medical condition unless medically contraindicated, to consult with a specialist at the patient's request and expense, and to refuse treatment to the extent authorized by law;
(7) Access to and explanation of patient billings;
(8) Process for patient pursuit of grievances; and
(9) Patient responsibilities, including to provide accurate and complete information regarding the patient's health status; to follow recommended treatment plans; to abide by hospital rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct and be considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel; and to fulfill the patient's financial obligations as soon as possible following discharge.
