Patient Rights & Responsibilities

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital wants to be your partner in health care. By the observance of these patient rights and responsibilities, we hope to create a partnership that will contribute to more effective patient care and greater satisfaction for the patient, his or her physician, and the hospital.

PATIENT RIGHTS

New Hospital Logo 4 You will not be denied appropriate care on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression or source of payment.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to review and obtain a copy of your medical record upon request. For more information about your rights to medical information you may call our Health Information Management Department at 906-341-3209.

New Hospital Logo 4 Your personal and medical records will be treated confidentially. You may refuse their release to any person outside the hospital, except as required for treatment, payment or hospital operations. You will have access to a Notice of Privacy Practices that describes the ways that we use, disclose and safeguard patient information. You have the right to a paper copy of this notice. You may ask us to give you a paper copy of this notice at any time. Even if you have agreed to receive this notice electronically, you are still entitled to a paper copy of this notice. You may obtain a copy of this notice at our website www.scmh.org. A copy will not be issued unless you request one.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to privacy (as feasible) in treatment and in caring for personal needs with consideration, respect, dignity and individuality.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to receive respectful and appropriate care, to receive (from the appropriate individual) information about your medical condition, proposed course of treatment, and prospects for recovery, in terms that you can understand. Risks, benefits and alternatives, if any, also will be explained.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to refuse treatment to the extent provided by law and to be informed of any consequences of that refusal.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to receive an explanation of your bill and to receive, upon request, information relating to financial assistance available through the hospital. For more information or assistance, you may call patient Financial Services at 906-341-3230.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to know who is responsible for and who is providing your direct care.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are entitled to receive information concerning your continuing health needs and alternatives for meeting those needs, and to be involved in your discharge planning.

New Hospital Logo 4 You will not be subjected to mental or physical abuse or physical or chemical restraints except those restraints authorized in writing by a physician for a specified and limited time or as are necessitated by an emergency to protect you from injury to self or others.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the right to have your physical pain managed and understand how this will be done, as well as to address any psychological, spiritual, or cultural concerns or needs you may have.

New Hospital Logo 4 You and/or your family have the right to participate in any discussion of ethical issues surrounding your care. The hospital has a process to address ethical concerns. Please notify your nurse to begin this process.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the right to be informed of hospital policies and practices that relate to patient care, treatment and the uses and disclosure of all their health care information. The patient has the right to be informed of all available resources for resolving any breach of confidentiality, disputes, or conflicts.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the right to receive information regarding risks, benefits and alternatives in order to give informed consent before any procedure is performed. If your physician feels that you should be transferred to another facility, you have the right to receive complete information and explanation from your physician concerning the need for, or alternatives to, such a transfer. The institution you are being transferred to must first have accepted you as a patient for transfer.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the right to have an advance directive. It is the right of all patients with an advance medical directive to have their decisions followed. The hospital has a process in place to assure implementation of such directives when appropriate. Ask to talk to a Social Worker for further assistance or call 906-341-3238. A copy of the hospital’s policy on advanced medical directives is available upon request.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the right to provide feedback, positive or negative. We encourage you to raise questions or concerns about any aspect of your care or service by communicating with appropriate staff. The first step is to discuss your concerns with your doctor, nurse or other care-giver. If you have concerns that are not resolved, please contact the Patient Safety Manager by writing or calling 906-341-3200 ext 3212. If you have complaints, they will be investigated in a timely manner. We will inform you of the outcome. If you continue to have concerns, you may contact the following agencies:

Livanta Quality Improvement Organization (QIO):

Phone: (888) 524-9900 or

TTY (888) 985-8775

State of Michigan Department of Community Health Bureau of Health Systems
P.O. Box 30664
Lansing, MI 48909-8170
1-800-882-6006

Rural Health Clinic – Additional Contact Information for Grievances

In the event your complaint remains unsolved with Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Rural Health Clinic, you may file a complaint with our Accreditor:

Name:  The Compliance Team, Inc.

Phone:  888-291-5353

Website:  thecomplianceteam.org

PATIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for following the hospital’s rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for providing a complete and accurate medical history.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for making it known whether you clearly understand the course of action in your care. We depend on you to ask questions when you do not understand information or instructions.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for following the recommendations and advice prescribed by your physician. If you believe you can’t follow through with your treatment, you are responsible for telling your physician.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for letting your physician or nurse know about any changes in your health. Advise your physician of any complications resulting from treatment or any new symptoms.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for being considerate of the rights of other patients and hospital personnel and property.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for providing the hospital with accurate and timely information concerning your sources of payment and ability to meet financial obligations.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the responsibility to provide prompt payment for services billed that are not covered by insurance, or to make proper arrangements regarding any outstanding balance. For more information or assistance, you may call: Patient Financial Services at 906-341-3230.

New Hospital Logo 4 You have the responsibility to make the proper hospital authorities aware in a timely manner of any problems encountered in your care and treatment.

New Hospital Logo 4 Your health depends not just on your hospital care but, in the long term, on the decisions you make in your daily life.

New Hospital Logo 4 You are responsible for recognizing the effect of life-style on your personal health.

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Read what Patients have to say about Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital

Everyone in the ambulatory care/outpatient surgery were great!! They all made me feel very comfortable and did a great job!!! thank you to the whole outpatient staff and Doctor Rayner..I would recommend Schoolcraft or patient to anyone in need of surgery

Reviewer: Jeremy Sitkoski

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5 out of 5 stars

The care that was provided by The nurses (Cindy, Felicia Ruth) and staff was exceptional. The entire staff was very friendly and made you feel welcome. We received a call from Felicia the next day to check on my husband to check his pain level and do a follow up. The surgery area from check in to check out was well organized, clean, and up to date. Thank you to all of you for what you do so well and everything beyond your normal duties.

Reviewer: Maureen DesChamps

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5 out of 5 stars

Listened to my concerns and gave me options to help with my problems
Simply the best!!
I had my first visit with Andrew Anderson. He was very knowledgeable and took time to answer all my questions. He was up on all new meds for my condition and side effects. Definitely a good experience.
Dr. Rayner explained everything very well and the procedure was painless.
Wonderful very understanding
All went well with the visit.
After 5 years of suffering this serious buzzing inside my head...from a severe case of covid in 2019...the same covid the ceo of Texas roadhouse caught also...he had buzzing in his head so bad it was tinnitus....well look the story up c how the outcome was for him.....now for myself I've been suffering for so long with no answers also....its ruining my life....so I heard Dr.Raynor has years of experience and practiced at mayo clinic and I felt with those credentials I could finally get some answers...I did get some...he gave me a hearing test...and like I've been saying for years ,I'm not hearing it...it's inside my head....I've been laughed at...made fun of in my home town from friends and family saying I'm crazy....so now because of Dr Raynor I at least know now I'm not hearing it....so Dr Raynor is suggesting the next step taking a brain scan...mri...and I'm so excited finally someone is taking me seriously and taking steps to get to the bottom of it! And that's all I want is it to go away....I didn't ask for this...I didn't ask for 2 bouts of covid where I was brought to the brink of death both times...fired from my job by the same clueless foreman...that also thought I was crazy and it was just me being useless on the job...when I was struggling and fighting to hold on to my morgage...my livelihood...only to be fired and refusing to believe that covid was even real....it's real....so Dr Raynor is the first Dr to take me seriously....he also recommended acupuncture!... I'll try anything at this point...so you asked me how my experience was at school craft memorial hospital...is I rate it as a 10.....and want to thank Dr Raynor and his staff...they where very welcoming and nurse Kelly was the first person I talked to and she was compassionate and understanding the suffering I was going threw after I told her this big long debacle of a story...she encouraged me to get services to help me cause I had no where to turn after being fired 2 times....I have a hard time focusing and thinking just to get threw every day...trying to ignore this stupid buzzing....so yes after getting off the phone with nurse Kelly and she told me thar Dr Rayner was the best I finally after 5 years had some hope and she said they would get to the bottom of this problem and after visiting the facilities and taking seriously for once...I feel there is hope now....Thankyou!
They did amazing and gave me answers really fast
Was very comfortable with Jen Casey. Very personable and she explained things so thoroughly. I feel confident in her dealing withy heart issues! Thank you, Jen!
Dr. Rayner and his team were fantastic with my surgery!!
It was wonderful. She took time to listen and answered all my questions. Made me feel very good to be treated so well.
Smooth visit. Great care as always.
Dr Raynor was thorough, explained things regarding my treatment in an unhurried manner. Dr Raynor answered all my questions completely and treated me with respect and concern. I feel I will be well cared for and am confident that I’ve chosen an excellent surgeon.
Doc has an awesome bedside manner and quickly diagnosed my issue
I had surgery yesterday.
Dr Bambach made me feel very comfortable. So lucky to have him at SCMH.
From time I came through the doors,
to the operating room, reception, nurses
What great crew of employees you have
at SCMH
THANK YOU
Lynn Norton.
Very kind and knowledgeable. His calendar was very full, so he went above and beyond to fit me in to see his PA for two week follow-up.
We have had our share of ER visits this year and are always happy to hear Dr Vix is at ER. He is compassionate and caring yet a very good Dr!
Dr. Vicks is professional and very compassionate. We appreciate his care very much.
Dr. Vix was the happiest ER doctor I've ever met, knowledgeable and very likeable
Dr. Rayner and his staff were absolutely amazing. Very good experience being there highly recommend.
Dr Vix is the best he's step by step with you he's the best that's happen to our ER and the staff there today was awesome good job keep up the good work....
Excellent care !
He was amazing!
Very efficient !
Thorough and pleasant t to talk with!
I had cardiac tests done. All staff was professional and great at explaining procedure , assuring comfort . They were also kind cared for my comfort.
Dr. Hoeve is an amazing provider. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and kind. He took time to answer all of my questions throughly and never made me feel rushed. He and his staff provide the kind of care I haven’t seen in decades. 10/10 recommend!