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Indian Health Service Has Strengthened Patient Protection Policies but Must Fully Integrate Them into Practice and Organizational Culture

Description
Explores and evaluates the current patient protection policies of the Indian Health Service (IHS) and makes recommendations. Focuses on the IHS policies implemented to prevent child sexual abuse by providers and staff.
Author(s)
Joanne M. Chiedi
Date
12/2019
Type
Document
Organization
Office of Inspector General (HHS)
Tagged as
Abuse and violence · American Indian or Alaska Native · Children and youth · Healthcare facilities · Policy

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