Administrative Manual for Ambulatory Care Facilities
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9009 - Surrogate Decision Makers
About this Document
9009 - Surrogate Decision Makers is one of many policies and procedure templates within Administrative Manual for Ambulatory Care Facilities written for the medical office, hospital, and other healthcare organizations. The policies cover: Joint Commission (JCAHO or TJC) • CMS • HIPAA • CDC • AAAHC and more.Share access within your facility at no cost.
Sample Content From 9009 - Surrogate Decision Makers
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Snippet
If the patient is unable to make a decision related to his/her healthcare by virtue of physical
or mental incapacitation, the following prioritized list of surrogate decision makers will be
followed:
or mental incapacitation, the following prioritized list of surrogate decision makers will be
followed:
Second Snippet
In the event that there is conflict among the classes or within the same class, the
issue shall be referred to the Ethics Committee.
issue shall be referred to the Ethics Committee.