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Patient Advocacy Help
What should I do if the facility
won’t allow visitors?
The most effective strategy is to follow a basic chain of command for assistance with patient advocacy. Each hospital will be set up differently, but below is a basic guide outlining who to speak with for advocate assistance.
1. Print, download, or pull up the copy of House Bill 521 on your mobile device. Have this document available if you encounter resistance and need to refer them to the law.
2. The first conversation should be with your nurse. He/she is a great support and closest source of help. If your nurse is unable or unwilling to assist you, work through the chain of command until you receive the care that is needed.
For Daytime help:
Nurse
Charge nurse
Director
Patient advocate or Director of Guest
Chief Nursing Officer (CEO)
For night or weekend help:
Nurse
Charge Nurse
House Supervisor
Administrator on call
Other helpful personnel:
Case management worker or social worker for case management
Director or Chief Quality Officer
3. For 24/7 help, most hospitals have a Patient Advocacy Hotline. Check for availability at your facility.
4. If you have followed the steps above and continue to be denied access, please reach out via our Contact Page, or poppyspurpose1@gmail.com and we will help you navigate the process.
For 24/7 help, most hospitals have a Patient Advocacy Hotline.
For information about a specific hospital, please reach out to us at poppyspurpose1@gmail.com and we will help you navigate the process.