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HHS Office for Civil Rights Releases Visitation Guidance Resources

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February 1, 2024
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Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released the following materials pertaining to visitation guidance: 

  1. Patient Visitation FAQ Dear Colleague Letter (Dated January 17, 2024)
  2. FAQ on Patient Visitation at Certain Federally Funded Entities and Facilities​
  3. Press Release regarding obligations to ensure religious non-discrimination in patient visitation 

This initiative aims to avoid religious discrimination, particularly during a public health emergency. These resources remind organizations of their obligation to ensure visitation policies do not discriminate but also effectively communicate visitation restrictions to patients and residents.

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