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Consent

Consent issues arise in a wide variety of circumstances including informed consent to medical procedures, release of patient information, advance health directives, research, and reporting requirements.  CHA provides assistance to members in meeting consent requirements and advocates legislation that makes consent requirements more useful and understandable.

Consent issues arise in a wide variety of circumstances including informed consent to medical procedures, release of patient information, advance health directives, research, and reporting requirements.  CHA provides assistance to members in meeting consent requirements and advocates legislation that makes consent requirements more useful and understandable.

CHA News Article

2017 Consent Manual Released
CHA mails each member organization a free manual

CHA is pleased to announce the 2017 Consent Manual is now available. Updated to reflect changes to state and federal consent law through January 2017, the Consent Manual explains the law and what hospitals need to do to comply. As a service to members, one complimentary copy of this acclaimed publication is being sent to each member hospital and system CEO this week.

The Consent Manual is the most comprehensive resource available on consent for medical treatment, covering situations involving minors, mental health, end-of-life issues and advance health care directives, patients’ rights, privacy basics, reporting requirements and related health care law. It is designed to help keep hospital executives abreast of the law and provide answers to difficult questions faced by staff every day.

CHA News Article

Hospitals Should Review Child Abuse Reporting Policies

Lois Richardson

Effective Jan. 1, a hospital’s internal child abuse reporting policy may not direct employees to allow their supervisor to file or process a mandated report under any circumstances. The law was enacted because of concerns that supervisors at private foster family agencies had impeded social workers and teachers from making reports when they suspected child abuse.

Recording

The End of Life Option Act Webinar
Understanding the law, considerations for developing and implementing policies

Webinar recorded live April 18, 2016

The End of Life Option Act is one of the most important bills the Governor signed into law this year. Individuals who have a terminal illness and meet certain qualifications may now ask their physician for prescription medication to end their life. The law is complicated and not without controversy.

Recording

Decision Making for Unrepresented Patients Webinar
Court decision expands patient protections, prompts change in policies and procedures

Webinar Recorded Live on October 13, 2015

Recording

Advanced Decision Making for EMTALA Webinar
EMTALA principles, case scenario learning, surveyor compliance tips

Webinar Recorded Live on November 14, 2014

Overview

Whether you are a sending or receiving hospital, many factors must be considered when dealing with a potential EMTALA situation. Knowing the right thing to do isn’t easy, especially in a stressful or busy emergency department.

Recording

Minors Health Care — The Basics of Consent, Privacy and More Webinar
Learn about the rules, exceptions to the rules, practical solutions to common problems

Webinar Recorded Live on October 29, 2014

Overview

This scenario plays out in hospitals every day: grandmother, teacher, neighbor or concerned friend brings a minor to the hospital. No parent in sight. Now what?

Can you treat the minor? Whose consent do you need? Who should you talk to about the minor’s treatment options? These are all too common questions that often challenge the most seasoned health care providers.

Publication

2017 Consent Manual
The trusted resource for consent and related health care law

Lois Richardson

From basic principles to specific procedures, the Consent Manual is your one-stop resource for all legal requirements related to patient consent for medical treatment, release of medical information, reporting requirements and more. Learn exactly what the law requires and what you need to do to comply.

Publication

Principles of Consent and Advance Directives Guidebook
A guidebook on patient consent for treatment and other health care decisions, including the End of Life Option Act

Lois Richardson

This guidebook guides you through the basic principles of patient consent for health care treatment. In clear, simple terms this publication explains why and when consent is necessary, who may give consent, how consent for minors is different, and procedures that require special consent. It also describes the hospital’s obligations when dealing with complicated issues such as advance health care directives, California’s POLST form, refusal of treatment, and end-of-life decisions, including California’s End of Life Option Act .

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