Notice of Non-Discrimination
Frederick Health provides patient care in a diverse, inclusive and respectful healthcare
environment where affordable access, quality of care, patient safety, dignity and respect,and superior service are top priorities. Frederick Health offers its services, benefits, facilities
and care to all individuals and does not deny, exclude or discriminate against any
person because of their race, ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, alienage,
language, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, disability, or otherprotected characteristic under the law.

This non-discrimination policy applies to all
patients, visitors, physicians, staff, contractors,volunteers and employees of Frederick Health andits subsidiaries. All persons and organizations thathave occasion to either refer persons for services
or to recommend any of the services are advised to
do so without regard to the person’s race, ethnicity,religion, color, national origin, ancestry, alienage,language, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, familial status, disability, orother protected characteristic under the law.
Frederick Health has adopted an internal grievanceprocedure to investigate and resolve any alleged
violation of this statement as prohibited by theprovisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title
III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
as amended in 2011 at 28 CFR Part 36, and theRegulations of the U.S. Department of Health andHuman Services issue pursuant to these statutes
at Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Parts 80, 84, and 91. Frederick Health does not
retaliate against anyone who files a grievance orcooperates in the investigation of a grievance.
The Director of Cultural Awareness and Inclusion
has been designated as the Civil Rights Coordinatorin order to accomplish full adoption and compliancewith these federal and state laws and regulations,which may be examined in the Office of CulturalAwareness and Inclusion by appointment.

All concerns regarding discrimination in any
Frederick Health program, activity, or provision ofservices should be submitted in writing to:
Janet J. Harding
DIRECTOR OF CULTURAL AWARENESS & INCLUSION

Frederick Health
400 West 7th Street
Frederick, MD 21701

office: 240-566-3465
fax: 240-566-4872
email: JHarding@Frederick.HealthFrederick Health proudly employs and partners
with a diverse group of highly skilled medicalprofessionals. Patients and families are advised thatthe assignment of a medical professional is basedon experience with the type of care needed, theseverity of the condition, and medical specialization
so that the best possible clinical outcome can beachieved. As part of our commitment to dignity
and respect for all people and in compliance with
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Frederick Health doesnot assign or reassign providers or other patientcare staff solely based on race, ethnicity, religion,color, national origin, ancestry, alienage, language,age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity
or expression, familial status, disability, or otherprotected characteristic under the law. If you havequestions or concerns about this policy, pleasecontact the Service Excellence Department at 240566-3564 or the Office of Cultural Awareness &Inclusion at 240-566-3465.
Interpretation services and auxiliary aids areavailable for you, your decision makers, andthose involved in your care at no cost to you or
your insurance company.

Interpreting Services
Servicios de Interpretación

240-566-4370

REV. 4/2020