Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 48 - PUBLIC HEALTH-GENERAL
Part I - General Administration
Subpart 3 - Licensing and Certification
Chapter 82 - Minimum Standards for Licensure of Hospice Agencies
Subchapter C - Patient Care Services
Section I-8231 - Patient Rights and Responsibilities
Universal Citation: LA Admin Code I-8231
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The hospice shall insure that the patient has the right to:
1. be cared for by a team
of professionals who provide high quality comprehensive hospice services as
needed and appropriate for patient/family;
2. have a clear understanding of the
availability of hospice services and the hospice team 24 hours a day, seven
days a week;
3. receive appropriate
and compassionate care, regardless of diagnosis, race, age, gender, creed,
disability, sexual orientation, place of residence, or the ability to pay for
the services rendered;
4. be fully
informed regarding patient status in order to participate in the POC. The
hospice professional team will assist patient/family in identifying which
services and treatments will help attain these goals;
5. be fully informed regarding the potential
benefits and risks of all medical treatments or services suggested, and to
accept or refuse those treatments and/or services as appropriate to
patient/family personal wishes;
6.
be treated with respect and dignity;
7. have patient/family trained in effective
ways of caring for patient;
8.
confidentiality with regard to provision of services and all patient records,
including information concerning patient/family health status, as well as
social, and/or financial circumstances. The patient information and/or records
may be released only with patient/family's written consent, and/or as required
by law;
9. voice grievances
concerning patient care, treatment, and/or respect for person or privacy
without being subject to discrimination or reprisal, and have any such
complaints investigated by the hospice; and
10. be informed of any fees or charges in
advance of services for which patient/family may be liable. Patient/family has
the right to access any insurance or entitlement program for which patient may
be eligible.
B. Informed Consent. An informed consent form that specifies the type of care and services that may be provided as hospice care during the course of the illness shall be obtained, either from the individual or representative.
C. The patient has the responsibility to the best of their ability to:
1. participate in
developing the POC and update as his or her condition/needs change;
2. provide hospice with accurate and complete
health information;
3. remain under
a doctor's care while receiving hospice services; and
4. assist hospice staff in developing and
maintaining a safe environment in which patient care can be provided.
D. The agency shall have written policies and procedures to address these concerns identified under §8231
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2181-2191.
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