{"id":2967,"date":"2024-06-18T12:40:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T16:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/?page_id=2967"},"modified":"2025-06-25T16:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T20:08:33","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/","title":{"rendered":"Policies &amp; Forms"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"hero-container hero-container__hero-small_image\">\n  <div class=\"hero hero-small_image\">\n    <div class=\"hero__title_container\">\n      <h1 class=\"hero__title\">\n                  \n              <\/h1>\n              <nav class=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\">\n\t<ol class=\"breadcrumbs__list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"\">Pages<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n<\/nav>      \n          <\/div>\n          <div class=\"hero__image-container\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Alana-signature-1.jpg\" alt=\"A person with a ring on their finger signs a letter on a wooden table. The letter ends with printed text and a handwritten signature. The page includes a section about supporting a fund and is signed by \"Alana Shepherd, Chairman, Board of...\"\/>\n      <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"paragraph-widget paragraph-widget--text-html\">\n\t<div class=\"idf-block text-content\">\n\t\t<h2>Important policies and forms for your Shepherd Center journey<\/h2>\n<p>We strive to make sure our patients and families are informed and supported. Below, you\u2019ll find a list of important policies and forms that provide valuable information about your care, rights, and responsibilities during your time with us. Each item links to a dedicated page where you can learn more.<\/p>\n<p>Explore our policies and forms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/accessiblity-statement\/\">Accessibility Statement<\/a>: Learn how we strive to ensure our digital content is accessible to everyone.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/billing\/\">Billing Policy<\/a>: Our policy regarding billing or charges for services provided.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/code-of-ethics\/\">Code of Ethics<\/a>: Discover the principles guiding our staff and their commitment to ethical conduct.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/financial-assistance\/\">Financial Assistance Policy<\/a>: Our commitment to providing exceptional care to all patients regardless of financial circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/financial-assistance-plain-language-summary\/\">Financial Assistance Plain Language Summary<\/a>: The support available to help patients cover the costs of their medical care, using clear and simple language.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/financial-conflict-interest\/\">Financial Conflict of Interest in Research<\/a>: Find out how we manage, reduce, or eliminate all conflicts of interest related to research.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/privacy-policy\/\">HIPAA Privacy Policy<\/a>: Learn how we protect your health information and ensure your privacy.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/no-patient-left-alone-act\/\">No Patient Left Alone Act<\/a>: Read about visitation rights for individuals admitted to our facility.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/shepherd.org\/policies\/patient-rights-responsibilities\/\">Patient Rights &amp; 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