Human Rights Assurance

SCH states human rights assurance.

To establish guidelines for assurance of human rights.

The Joint Commission CAMHC Standards: PC.01.01.01, HR.01.02.01; Medicare CoP #s:
418.20, 418.25; CHAP Standards: CI.5c, CIII.1a, HII.1b

1. SCH complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws, including Section 1557 of the
   Affordable Care Act (Section 1557).
2. SCH will not discriminate against recipients of services on the basis of race, color,
   religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language),
   sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45 CFR § 92.101(a)(2)),
   sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political belief, veteran
   status or age.
3. SCH will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the
   basis of race, color, religion, national origin (including limited English proficiency and
   primary language), sex (consistent with the scope of sex discrimination described at 45
   CFR § 92.101(a)(2)), sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability,
   political belief, veteran status or age.
4. SCH will not discontinue or reduce care provided to a Medicare or Medicaid patient
   because of the patient’s inability to pay for care.
5. All employees and subcontractors employed