Patient Solicitation Policy:

1. Introduction:

The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines to prevent patient solicitation within the premises of Psychvisit, ensuring a professional and respectful environment for all patients, staff, and practitioners.

2. Definition of Patient Solicitation:

Patient solicitation refers to any attempt made by a patient to solicit services, products, or business opportunities from other patients, staff, or practitioners within the practice premises.

3. Prohibited Activities:

The following activities are strictly prohibited within the practice premises:

a. Soliciting services or products from other patients, staff, or practitioners.

b. Distributing promotional materials, business cards, or any form of advertisement to other patients, staff, or practitioners.

c. Engaging in conversations aimed at promoting personal businesses, services, or products to other patients, staff, or practitioners.

d. Attempting to recruit other patients, staff, or practitioners for personal business ventures, multi-level marketing schemes, or similar activities.

4. Implementation:

To enforce this policy effectively, the following measures will be implemented:

a. Posting visible signs in prominent areas within the practice premises, clearly stating the prohibition of patient solicitation.

b. Educating patients about the policy during their initial visit through written materials, verbal communication, or both.

c. Training staff members to recognize and address instances of patient solicitation promptly and appropriately.

d. Establishing consequences for violating the patient solicitation policy, which may include verbal warnings, written warnings, or termination of services.

5. Reporting Procedure:

Patients, staff, or practitioners who witness or experience patient solicitation within the practice premises are encouraged to report such incidents to the practice manager or designated authority.

Reports should include details of the incident, including the names of individuals involved, the nature of the solicitation, and any relevant information.

6. Consequences of Violation:

Patients who violate the patient solicitation policy may face the following consequences:

a. Verbal warning: A verbal warning will be issued to the patient, explaining the violation and reminding them of the policy.

b. Written warning: If the behavior persists, the patient will receive a written warning outlining the violation and the consequences of further infractions.

c. Termination of services: Continued violation of the patient solicitation policy may result in the termination of services, at the discretion of the practice management.

7. Review and Revision:

This policy will be reviewed periodically to ensure its effectiveness and relevance. Any necessary revisions will be made based on feedback from staff and patients, changes in regulations, or emerging trends in patient behavior.

By adhering to this patient solicitation policy, Psychvisit aims to maintain a professional and respectful environment conducive to the delivery of quality healthcare services.

Revised 4/23/24 FAISAL RAFIQ MD.