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HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law governing patient privacy and health information protection requirements

PSDA: Patient Self-Determination Act - Federal law requiring healthcare providers to inform patients of their rights to make decisions about their medical care

ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act - Federal law ensuring healthcare facilities provide reasonable accommodations for patients with disabilities

EMTALA: Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act - Federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency medical treatment regardless of ability to pay

Joint Commission Standards: Accreditation requirements for healthcare organizations including consent documentation standards

State Medical Consent Laws: State-specific requirements for obtaining and documenting patient consent for medical procedures

State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing patient privacy and information protection, often more stringent than HIPAA

State Patient Rights Laws: State-specific legislation defining and protecting patient rights in healthcare settings

CMS Regulations: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services requirements for hospital participation and reimbursement

Informed Consent Requirements: Legal requirements for documenting procedure descriptions, risks, benefits, and alternatives

Privacy Notice Requirements: Mandatory disclosures about how patient information will be used and protected

Financial Responsibility Documentation: Requirements for documenting patient financial obligations and insurance arrangements

Documentation Standards: Requirements for proper documentation including patient identification, timestamps, signatures, and witness verification

Language Assistance Requirements: Standards for providing and documenting translation and interpretation services for non-English speaking patients