New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules He-P §802.14

“Duties and responsibilities of all licensees under the division of public health services regulations”

A hospital is responsible for meeting a variety of requirements including:

• Complying with the patients’ bill of rights set forth in Revised Statutes of the State of New Hampshire §§ 151:19 to 151:21;
• Ensuring that it complies with relevant health and safety requirements contained in federal, state and local laws;
• Posting the following in a public area: inspection reports; a copy of the patients’ bill of rights; a copy of the hospital’s policies and procedures regarding the implementation of patient rights and responsibilities; the hospital’s plan for fire safety, evacuation, and emergencies;
• Reporting all adverse events to the Department of Health and Human Services;
• Providing copies of medical records to a patient or the patient’s guardian or agent upon request; and
• Establishing writing policies and procedures regarding electronic records to protect the privacy of patients.