ALH330 - HealthCareAdmin Mid Term - Denis Zeljkovic

1. American Red Cross
By: Denis Zeljkovic
Focus: Patient Rights and Responsibilities

2. What rights and expectation do the
victims have?
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The American Red Cross [ARC] works alongside
the Office for Victims of Crime [OVC].
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A victim of “disaster” may be eligible for many state
sponsored services and ARC disaster services.

Relief operations are triggered to respond to assist in
funding direct support to victims.

3. (continued)

Victims are compensated through ARC via the
public and private sectors.

Generally, patients of ARC have the same treatment
and care as they would in an ordinary hospital. –
Same rules/laws/regulations apply. (Right to refuse
treatment, bill of rights, emergency care, etc...)

4. What responsibilities do patients/victims
and ARC have toward one another?

ARC responsibilities are to assist 'all' people in
need.
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Clients of the ARC require proof/documentation in
need of local social programs such as: housing,
food, clothing, utility support, etc...

ARC also provides social support to:
− Accident victims
− War Veterans
− Homeless
− Disaster Victims

5. What types of healhcare aid do victims
receive?

ARC is protected and must comply with the anti
trust and insider trading laws. Donations must
undergo legal tender, confidential company/client
information.

Previously had history of financial investments
(conflict interests) which made affiliations with
other companies that created stifles and conflicts in
competitive stands.

6. Does Patient Self-Determination Act play
into the ARC?

Yes, the Patient Self-Determination Act does apply
to the ARC. They undergo – blood transfers,
transfusions, cancer research/aide, and works
alongside other medical institutions to aide in
patient/client/victims of cancer.

PSD Act covers: Right to decide: accept/refuse
treatment; formulate directives; and institutions have
to abide by all PSD Act policies.

Also aides in low income families seek alternative
sources for medical care.

7. What treatment procedure does the ARC
undergo?

ARC treatment procedure:
− Mainly consists of blood donations. (Need at least
120 donations of blood per day to keep up with the
demand). For just one victims, at least 6 units of
blood packs are needed on average to save a life.
− Plasma Services
− Nucleic Acid Testing
− Leukoreduction (Anti-Cancer)
− Other therapies (Mental and physical support)

8. Promotional Video
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEq9RhBRUUE

9. References
Jill B. Troutman
Proven Fund Raising & PR Professional - American Red
CrossHarrisburg, Pennsylvania Area Nonprofit Organization
Management
"Stay Informed." Lancaster Red Cross. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May
2013.
"Latest News." American Red Cross. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.
Pozgar, George D., and Nina M. Santucci. Legal Aspects of Health
Care Administration. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen, 1996. Print.

10. References
Jill B. Troutman
Proven Fund Raising & PR Professional - American Red
CrossHarrisburg, Pennsylvania Area Nonprofit Organization
Management
"Stay Informed." Lancaster Red Cross. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May
2013.
"Latest News." American Red Cross. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 May 2013.
Pozgar, George D., and Nina M. Santucci. Legal Aspects of Health
Care Administration. Gaithersburg, MD: Aspen, 1996. Print.