PATIENT NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Foothills Behavior Specialists (FBS) is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services in a compassionate and respectful manner to all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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We are committed to treating all patients with dignity, fairness, and respect, and we strictly prohibit any form of discrimination in the delivery of our services. Our organization ensures equal access to healthcare and a discrimination-free environment by:
1. Providing healthcare services to all individuals in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to any protected characteristic.
2. Ensuring that patients receive care that is appropriate and based solely on medical necessity and the best practices of healthcare.
3. Offering reasonable accommodations, assistance, and auxiliary aids to patients with disabilities to ensure equal access to healthcare services. 
4. Respecting patients' choices, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs, and personal values in the delivery of healthcare services, to the extent feasible and within ethical and legal boundaries.
5. Maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy, consistent with applicable privacy laws and regulations.
6. Encouraging open communication and feedback from patients about any concerns or complaints related to discrimination or unequal treatment.

Patients who believe they have experienced discrimination while receiving healthcare services from FBS are encouraged to report their concerns promptly to our designated patient advocate or through our established complaint procedure. Complaints will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken to address any substantiated claims.

FBS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse healthcare environment that embraces the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our patients and upholds their rights. Our goal is to provide patient-centered care that values and respects the individuality and diversity of each patient.