Section R432-750-8 - Patients Rights(1) The licensee shall establish written patient rights that shall be available to the patient before or at admission and to the responsible party, next of kin, sponsoring agency, representative payee and the public upon request. The licensee may determine how patient rights information is distributed in the agency policy.(2) The licensee shall ensure that each patient receiving care has the right to: (a) receive information regarding patient rights and responsibilities;(b) receive information regarding services that the patient or a third-party payer may be responsible for and to receive information on any change in charges;(c) be informed of personal health conditions, unless medically contraindicated and documented in the clinical record,(d) be given the opportunity to participate in the planning of the hospice services, including referral to health care institutions or other agencies;(e) to refuse to participate in experimental research;(f) refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the medical consequences, if refused;(g) be assured confidential treatment of personal and medical records and to approve or refuse the release of records to any individual outside the agency, except in the case of transfer to another agency or health facility, or as required by law or third-party payment contract;(h) be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition of dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal needs;(i) receive information about the hospice services required to assist in the course of treatment;(j) be assured the personnel who provide care are qualified through education and experience to carry out the services that they are responsible;(k) receive proper identification by the individual providing hospice services;(l) discontinue hospice care at any time they choose; and(m) receive information about advanced directives.Utah Admin. Code R432-750-8
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-21, effective 10/6/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-10, effective 5/5/2023