Oregon Administrative Rules › Chapter 333 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION › Division 700 - LICENSING STANDARDS FOR OUTPATIENT RENAL DIALYSIS FACILITIES › Section 333-700-0115 - Patients' Rights, Responsibilities and Family Education

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 7, July 1, 2024
(1) The governing body of the facility shall
			 adopt written policies regarding the rights and responsibilities of patients
			 and, through the chief executive officer, shall be responsible for development
			 of, and adherence to, procedures implementing such policies.
(2) These policies and procedures shall be
			 made available to patients and any guardians, next of kin, the Division, and to
			 the public. The staff of the facility must be trained in and involved in the
			 execution of such policies and procedures. The patients' rights policies and
			 procedures must ensure all patients in the facility:
(a) Are informed of these rights and
			 responsibilities, and of all rules and regulations governing patient conduct
			 and responsibilities;
(b) Are
			 informed of services available in the facility and of related
			 charges;
(c) Are informed by a
			 physician of their medical conditions unless medically contraindicated (as
			 documented in their medical records);
(d) Are provided health care interpreter
			 services in accordance with ORS
			 413.559 and OAR 950-050-0160  if
			 the patient prefers to communicate in a language other than English;
(e) Are afforded the opportunity to
			 participate in the planning of their medical care (either through direct
			 involvement or if the patient chooses, through family or a
			 representative);
(f) Are afforded
			 the opportunity to refuse to participate in experimental research;
(g) Are transferred or discharged only for
			 medical reasons, for their own welfare or that of other patients or for
			 nonpayment of fees. Patients discharged for these reasons shall be given a
			 written notice prior to transfer or discharge. A patient exhibiting violent,
			 abusive, or threatening behavior may be discharged immediately if necessary to
			 protect themselves, other patients, or employees. A written notice shall be
			 given to these patients within ten days of transfer or discharge;
(h) Are informed about the effects and
			 potential hazards of receiving dialysis and related treatments;
(i) Are treated with consideration, respect
			 and full recognition of their individual and their personal needs, including
			 maintenance of confidentiality;
(j)
			 Are informed regarding the facility's reuse of dialysis supplies, including
			 hemodialyzers. If printed materials such as brochures are utilized to describe
			 a facility and its services, they must contain a statement with respect to
			 reuse. Patients have the right to refuse the use of reprocessed dialyzers;
			 and
(k) Are informed of all choices
			 of dialysis treatment including peritoneal, self-care, home dialysis, in-center
			 dialysis, no treatment, hospice, and transplantation. If the patient is not
			 considered to be a candidate for transplantation, this information shall be
			 made available to the patient or the patient's family member in writing and
			 include the reason(s).