Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-88.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 10, November 13, 2024

Rule 441-88.11 - Patient education

(1)Use of services. The PHP shall have procedures in effect to orient enrolled recipients in the use of services the PHP is contracting to provide. This includes what to do if the recipient requires medical care while out of the enrollment area, a 24-hour-a-day telephone number, appropriate use of the referral system, grievance procedures, and how emergency treatment is to be provided.

(2)Patient rights and responsibilities. The PHP shall have in effect a written statement of patient rights and responsibilities which is available upon request as well as issued to all new enrolled recipients. This statement may be part of an informational brochure provided to all new enrollees. The right of the enrolled recipient to request disenrollment must be included.

Amended by IAB January 06, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 14, effective 1/1/2016