Blue Ridge Hospice - Patients Rights

Rights of a Hospice Patient

Blue Ridge Hospice affirms the rights of the hospice patient by recognizing, respecting and helping the patient exercise these rights during the provision of care or services and when conducting business relationships. Patient rights include human, civil, constitutional and statutory rights. We pledge to uphold these rights which include, at least, the following:

To make informed decisions regarding my care or services
To be involved in resolving conflicts about care or services
To be involved in resolving ethical issues
To understand and make advanced directives
To be involved in decisions to withhold resuscitation
To be involved in decisions to forgo or withdraw life-sustaining care
To choose whether or not to participate in research, investigational or experimental studies, or clinical trials
To have complaints heard, reviewed and, if possible, resolved without fear of reprisal
To confidentiality regarding my care and circumstances
To have my communication needs met
To privacy and security
To be free from mental and physical abuse
To have my property respected and free from exploitation
To participate in a prompt and orderly transfer to another organization or level of care
To be informed of financial benefit, if any, to the referring organization when I am referred to another agency, service or individual
To be treated with courtesy, consideration, honesty and respect
To be served by individuals who are properly trained and competent to perform their duties
To be given five days written and oral notice prior to any reduction in service or discharge, except when a medical emergency exists, when my physician orders admission to an inpatient facility, or when discharge is determined necessary by the chief administrative officer to protect the health and welfare of the staff members providing care
To refuse services