Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-10-1208 - Patient Rights
A. An
administrator shall ensure that:
1. The
requirements in subsection (B) and the patient rights in subsection (C) are
conspicuously posted at the home health agency's administrative
office;
2. At the time of
admission, a patient or the patient's representative receives a written copy of
the requirements in subsection (B) and the patient rights in subsection (C);
and
3. Policies and procedures
include:
a. How and when a patient or the
patient's representative is informed of patient rights in subsection (C);
and
b. Where patient rights are
posted as required in subsection (A)(1).
B. An administrator shall ensure that:
1. A patient is treated with dignity,
respect, and consideration;
2. A
patient is not subjected to:
a.
Abuse;
b. Neglect;
c. Exploitation;
d. Coercion;
e. Manipulation;
f. Sexual abuse;
g. Sexual assault;
h. Seclusion;
i. Restraint;
j. Retaliation for submitting a complaint to
the Department or another entity; or
k. Misappropriation of personal and private
property by a home health agency's personnel members, employees, or volunteers;
and
3. A patient or the
patient's representative:
a. Except in an
emergency, either consents to or refuses treatment;
b. May refuse or withdraw consent for
treatment before treatment is initiated;
c. Except in an emergency, is informed of
proposed alternatives to a psychotropic medication and the associated risks and
possible complications of a psychotropic medication;
d. Is informed of the following:
i. The home health agency's policy on health
care directives;
ii. The patient
complaint process;
iii. Home
health services provided by or through the home health agency; and
iv. The rates and charges for services before
the services are initiated and before a change in rates, charges, or
services;
e. Consents to
photographs of the patient before the patient is photographed, except that a
patient may be photographed when admitted to a home health agency for
identification and administrative purposes; and
f. Except as otherwise permitted by law,
provides written consent to the release of information in the patient's:
i. Medical record, or
ii. Financial records.
C. A patient has the
following rights:
1. Not to be discriminated
against based on race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation,
age, disability, marital status, or diagnosis;
2. To receive treatment that supports and
respects the patient's individuality, choices, strengths, and
abilities;
3. To receive privacy in
treatment and care for personal needs;
4. To review, upon written request, the
patient's own medical record according to A.R.S. §§
12-2293,
12-2294,
and
12-2294.01;
5. To receive a referral to another health
care institution if the home health agency is not authorized or not able to
provide physical health services needed by the patient;
6. To participate or have the patient's
representative participate in the development of a care plan or decisions
concerning treatment;
7. To
participate or refuse to participate in research or experimental treatment;
and
8. To receive assistance from a
family member, the patient's representative, or other individual in
understanding, protecting, or exercising the patient's rights.
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