Re: Facility Directory

[DKHGRMI]

Yes, it would come under the "right to object" clause. The patient has a right to not have their name listed, but there are no specific documentation requirements and no specific standard as to how or when the option must be offered. However, if you don't document the agreement to be listed, how would you show they were given a choice and chose to be listed? You may be able to show that the option was listed in the NPP, but why would you not make it a part of the entrance paperwork? It is supposed to be all about patient's right to choose.

Dale K Howe, PhD
Michigan

In a message dated 3/12/2003 7:56:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

For some reason I have been under the assumption that when a patient registers we, an acute care hospital, need to explain the right to opt-out of the facility directory. Is this something we need to explain verbally or is the fact that explanation in the NPP is sufficient? I really appreciate any feedback
Cindy

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