3701-83-07 Patient care policies.

(A) The HCF shall develop and follow comprehensive and effective patient care policies that include the following requirements:

(1) Each patient shall be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and personal care needs;

(2) Each patient shall be allowed to refuse or withdraw consent for treatment;

(3) Each patient shall have access to his or her medical record, unless access is specifically restricted by the attending physician for medical reasons;

(4) Each patient’s medical and financial records shall be kept in confidence; and

(5) Each patient shall receive, if requested, a detailed explanation of facility charges including an itemized bill for services received.

(B) The HCF shall inform each patient of the following:

(1) The HCF’s policy on advance directives; and

(2) The name of the attending physician or individual supervising the patient’s care and the manner in which that individual may be contacted.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 02/28/2006 and 02/28/2011

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 3702.13, 3702.30

Rule Amplifies: 3702.12, 3702.13, 3702.30

Prior Effective Dates: 1/13/1996, 9/5/2002