The provision of patient care services is the result of mutual effort, and the participation of the patient, family members and/or significant others in the effort. In addition to having rights, the patient and those participating in his/her treatment have certain responsibilities, as follows:
To refrain from acts of violence or threatened violence, possession of a weapon while at the health center, and acts of physical or verbal abuse to employees and other patients, including harassment and/or any act of aggression. Violation of any of these responsibilities will be constitute cause for termination.
All Health Center Personnel: Respect the rights of patients; recognize the patient as an individual with unique health needs; provide considerate and respectful care; address ethical issues.
Clinical Staff: In addition to above, obtains consent, gives information concerning condition, treatment, benefits, drawbacks of treatment, alternative treatment, responsible provider, others involved in care; works with patient to prevent and/or alleviate pain.
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Charles River Community Health as a federally qualified health center, is a FTCA deemed Section 330 Health Center and a Health Center Program grantee under 42 U.S.C. 254b, and a deemed Public Health Service employee under 42 U.S.C. 233(g)-(n). CRCH’s FTCA Deeming letter.