Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 75 - Licensing of Rural Health Clinics
Subchapter A - General Provisions
Section I-7531 - Patient's Rights and Responsibilities

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-7531

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

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.

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

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