Rights and Duties of Newborns and Their Parents

To define the responsibilities of the child’s parents during their hospital stay.

Work Procedures:

1. Patient Responsibilities, which include at minimum:

A. Following hospital policies and regulations, including:

• Preserving hospital property.
• Not keeping personal belongings.
• Adhering to designated visiting hours.
• Not bringing outside food into the hospital.
• Maintaining silence and order during child visits.
• Following the hospital’s no-smoking policy.
• Fulfilling financial obligations per laws, regulations, and hospital policies.

B. Providing Information:

• Parents must provide accurate and complete medical history and treatment details.
• Parents must submit any required legal documents.
• Parents should show respect to all healthcare staff and help maintain a quiet environment.

C. Following the Proposed Treatment Plan:

• Parents must adhere to the child’s treatment plan set by doctors.
• If parents fail to comply, nursing staff must inform the responsible physician and document the situation.
1. Parents are informed of their responsibilities through the following methods:
• Signing a general acknowledgment upon admission, confirming their commitment to hospital policies.
• Nursing staff reading and explaining responsibilities to parents and obtaining their acknowledgment.
• Posting a list of parental responsibilities on department doors/walls.

Responsible Personnel:

• Admission Office Staff
• Assigned Nursing Staff
• Patient Satisfaction Department Manager

Forms:

• Patient Health Education Form