Non-Discriminatory Policy

"This facility has agreed to comply with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and all requirements imposed pursuant there to to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of any care or service."

CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE

"This facility has agreed to comply with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and all requirements imposed pursuant there to to the end that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of any care or service."

COMMUNICATION ASSISTANCE

The Bend Surgery Center provides services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as:

• Qualified sign language interpreters
• Written information if other formats can be requested and made readily available, other formats may include (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
• Provides free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as:
  • Qualified interpreters
  • Information written in other languages

If you need these services, contact the Administrator at 541-318-0858.

If you believe that that we have failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex, you can file a grievance with:

Administrator
Bend Surgery Center
1342 NE Medical Center Dr. Suite 170
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-318-0858
Email: grievances@bendsurgery.com

You can file a grievance in person or by mail, fax, or email. If you need help filing a grievance, our Administrator is available to help you. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/..., or by mail or phone at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 509F 
HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201 
1-800-868-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD). 

Complaint forms are available at http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/... 

The Bend Surgery Center complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

ATTENTION: If you speak a foreign language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Call 541-318-0858.

Specific translations for Notice of Nondiscrimination, Statement of Nondiscrimination and Taglines are available at: http://www.hhs.gov/civil-right...

• ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 541-318-0858.
• 注意：如果您使用繁體中文，您可以免費獲得語言援助服務。請致電 541-318-0858. CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 541-318-0858.
• ВНИМАНИЕ: Если вы говорите на русском языке, то вам доступны бесплатные услуги перевода. Звоните 541-318-0858.
• Wann du [Deitsch (Pennsylvania German / Dutch)] schwetzscht, kannscht du mitaus Koschte ebber gricke, ass dihr helft mit die englisch Schprooch. Ruf selli Nummer uff: Call 541-318-0858.
• 주의: 한국어를 사용하시는 경우, 언어 지원 서비스를 무료로 이용하실 수 있습니다. 541- 318-0858 번으로 전화해 주십시오.
• ATTENZIONE: In caso la lingua parlata sia l'italiano, sono disponibili servizi di assistenza linguistica gratuiti. Chiamare il numero 541-318-0858.
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• ATTENTION : Si vous parlez français, des services d'aide linguistique vous sont proposés gratuitement. Appelez le 541-318-0858.
• ACHTUNG: Wenn Sie Deutsch sprechen, stehen Ihnen kostenlos sprachliche Hilfsdienstleistungen zur Verfügung. Rufnummer: 541-318-0858.
• સુચના: જો તમેગુજરાતી બોલતા હો, તો નિ:શુલ્ક ભાષા સહાય સેવાઓ તમારા માટેઉપલબ્ધ છે. ફોન કરો 541-318-0858. UWAGA: Jeżeli mówisz po polsku, możesz skorzystać z bezpłatnej pomocy językowej. Zadzwoń pod numer 541-318-0858.
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• ATENÇÃO: Se fala português, encontram-se disponíveis serviços linguísticos, grátis. Ligue para 541-318-0858.

It is the policy of The Bend Surgery Center not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The Surgery Center has adopted an internal grievance procedure providing for prompt and equitable resolution of complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18116) and its implementing regulations at 45 CFR part 92, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities.

Any person who believes someone has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability may file a grievance under this procedure. It is against the law for the Practice to retaliate against anyone who opposes discrimination, files a grievance, or participates in the investigation of a grievance.

SUBMISSION OF GRIEVANCE

Grievances must be submitted to the Administrator within (60 days) of the date the person filing the grievance becomes aware of the alleged discriminatory action. A complaint must be in writing, containing the name and address of the person filing it. The complaint must state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the remedy or relief sought.

INVESTIGATION

The Administrator (or her/his designee) shall conduct an investigation of the complaint. This investigation may be informal, but it will be thorough, affording all interested persons an opportunity to submit evidence relevant to the complaint.

The Administrator will maintain the files and records of the Practice relating to such grievances. To the extent possible, and in accordance with applicable law, the Administrator will take appropriate steps to preserve the confidentiality of files and records relating to grievances and will share them only with those who have a need to know. The Administrator will issue a written decision on the grievance, based on a preponderance of the evidence, no later than 30 days after its filing, including a notice to the complainant of their right to pursue further administrative or legal remedies.

APPEAL

The person filing the grievance may appeal the decision of the Administrator by writing to the (Chief Executive Officer) within 15 days of receiving the Administrator's decision. The (Chief Executive Officer) shall issue a written decision in response to the appeal no later than 30 days after its filing.

The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a person from pursuing other legal or administrative remedies, including filing a complaint of discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in court or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights. A person can file a complaint of discrimination electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, which is available at: https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/..., or by mail or phone at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201.

Complaint forms are available at: http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/office/.... Such complaints must be filed within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination.

ACCOMMODATIONS IN THE GRIEVANCE PROCESS

The Surgery Center will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that individuals with disabilities and individuals with limited English proficiency are provided auxiliary aids and services or language assistance services, respectively, if needed to participate in this grievance process. Such arrangements may include, but are not limited to, providing qualified interpreters, providing taped cassettes of material for individuals with low vision, or assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings. The Administrator will be responsible for such arrangements.