If you feel these rights have been violated, you want to share a care concern or file a grievance, or if we do not live up to your expectations, please contact our patient advocate at To share a concern with us about the privacy of your health information, please contact our privacy officer at We use cookies to make our site work, including measuring elements related to the site's performance as intended. We do not sell or share your information, nor do we use analytics, advertisement, or other non-necessary cookies.
For more information about our online privacy practices, please visit our online Privacy Policy. Patient Rights Quality Care You have the right to: Receive quality care in a safe and secure environment by courteous and skilled doctors and staff who respect your privacy, confidentiality, and dignity.
Receive care regardless of your age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, national origin, language, and have your culture, values, beliefs, and preferences respected. Receive care regardless of physical or mental disability, education, socio-economic status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. Safety You have the right to: Be free from neglect, harassment, misuse, verbal, mental, physical, and sexual abuse. Be free from seclusion or restraints unless needed for safety.
Be heard and voice your concerns, file a complaint or grievance, and receive a response without fear of retaliation. Access to available protective and advocacy services. Have contact information for reporting a quality-of-care concern to the appropriate State and Federal protection and advocacy services. Communication You have the right to: The privacy of your medical information and records, in accordance with state and federal law. Information about advanced directives and how a person of your choice may be designated to make care decisions in the event you are unable to communicate your wishes.
Have a family member, friend, and your doctor notified of your admission. Take part in making decisions concerning your care including treatment, anticipated outcomes, request for second opinion or consultant, the need for additional services while in the hospital or after discharge. Information about your current health status, need for treatment, including information necessary for you or your designee to give informed consent prior to treatment, except in an emergency.
