1. (1)(a) The licensee shall establish and make available, written patient rights to the patient before or at admission and to the responsible individual, next of kin, sponsoring agency, representative payee, and the public upon request.

   1. (b) The licensee may determine how patient rights information is distributed in the hospice agency policy.

2. (2) The licensee shall ensure that each patient receiving care has the right to:

   1. (a) be informed of personal health conditions, unless medically contraindicated and documented in the clinical record;
   2. (b) be treated with consideration, respect, and full recognition, of dignity and individuality, including privacy in treatment and in care for personal needs;
   3. (c) confidential treatment of personal and medical records and to approve or refuse the release of records to any individual outside the hospice agency, except in the case of transfer to another agency or health facility, or as required by law or third-party payment contract;
   4. (d) discontinue hospice care at any time they choose;
   5. (e) participate in the planning of the hospice services, including referral to health care institutions or other agencies;
   6. (f) receive information about advanced directives;
   7. (g) receive information regarding patient rights and responsibilities;

   8. (h) receive information regarding services that the patient or a third-party payer may be responsible for and receive information on any change in charges;

      1. (i) receive information regarding the hospice services required to assist in the course of treatment;
   9. (j) receive proper identification by the individual providing hospice services;

   10. (k) refuse to participate in experimental research;

       1. (l) refuse treatment to the extent permitted by law and to be informed of the medical consequences if refused; and
   11. (m) treatment by personnel who provide care and are qualified through education and experience to carry out the services that they are responsible for providing.

KEY: health care facilities

Date of Last Change: February 18, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 13, 2021

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 26B-2-202; 26B-2-204