§ 494.70 Condition: Patients' Rights

Overview	CNSW Webinar May 2008 Conditions for Coverage Launch the Presentation [Windows Media File] Copy of PowerPoint Slides Only [PDF, 432KB download] Survey Manual Lesson - Patient Rights, Grievances and Involuntary Discharge [PDF, 472KB]
Implementation	Privacy and Confidentiality Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
	Complaints and Grievances Relevant Network Policies and Procedures: 1. Statement of: Patient Rights and Responsibilities 2. Position statement on: Involuntary Discharge 3. Grievance Policy 4. Grievance Process
	Advanced Directives Network Resource Page - includes state-by-state links for advanced directives, living will declarations, power of attorney and DNR orders.
Link	ESRD Networks - Links to all 18 networks - http://www.esrdnetworks.org/ State Survey Agency Information - http://www.therenalnetwork.org/services/resources/pdf/ComplaintsGrievances_Refer.pdf