LAC 48:I.7531
LAC 48:I.7531. Patient's Rights and Responsibilities
Cite as La. Admin. Code tit. 48, pt. I, § 7531
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.