Policies

Everything we do at East Adams Rural Healthcare revolves around our genuine care for our patients and their loved ones. We create and maintain a variety of policies that the service we provide is consistent, follows all relevant laws, and is of the highest possible quality.

Below you can find links to each of our policies that detail our standards and course of action regarding many of our essential services.

HIPAA Privacy Notice

East Adams Rural Healthcare respects our patients’ privacy and follows strict policies to ensure their personal information is protected. This notice describes how medical details about you may be used and how you can access this information.

Non-Discrimination

We provide services to patients and welcome visitors in a manner that respects, protects, and promotes patient rights. This policy applies to all members of our employees, medical staff members, contracted service providers, and volunteers, and to all vendors, representatives, and any other individuals providing services to or on behalf of EARH.

Death with Dignity Act, Non-Participation

Adams County Public Hospital District #2 has elected not to participate in Washington State’s Death with Dignity Act. Find the details of our policies and practices here.

Safe Haven

East Adams Rural Hospital is an approved location for the Safe Haven law, which is intended to ensure the safety of newborn children left by a parent with a qualified person at our facility. This policy provides a guide for hospital personnel in addressing the needs of newborns and parents.

Women’s Reproductive Health

This policy details the women’s reproductive health services provided or not provided by East Adams Rural Hospital.

Admission Criteria

The staff at East Adams Rural Healthcare use this policy to determine which patients meet acceptable criteria for medical care within the scope of practice that promotes safe, high-quality care.

Charity Care

Learn about East Adams Rural Healthcare’s policies regarding providing financial assistance for patients with severe economic disadvantages as well as the process for determining eligibility.

Palliative Care

East Adams Rural Healthcare provides resources and services for allowing a patient to die with dignity, to be comfortable, and to be able to have family and friends at the bedside during their passing. Read our palliative care policy here.

Notices of Non-Discrimination and Language Access (Taglines)

Healthcare providers and insurance programs that receive federal funding must provide equal access to services. This includes offering free language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and accessible communication for people with disabilities.

Language Access

Notice of Availability of Language Assistance Services (English, Spanish, Russian)

East Adams Rural Healthcare provides free language assistance services and auxillary aids to help you communicate effectively about your care. These services are available at no cost to you and are provided in a timely manner during all hours of operation.

Language Access

Notice of Patient Rights and Responsibilities

East Adams Rural Healthcare (EARH) is committed to respecting the dignity, privacy, and rights of every patient.