University of Maryland Capital Region Health Policies

• Non-Discrimination Policy: Information on how to access free aids and services for people with disabilities and those whose primary language is not English and how to file a complaint.
  • UM Laurel Medical Center
  • UM Capital Region Health, Bowie Health Center, Bowie Surgery Center, and UM Capital Region Medical Group
• Website Privacy Policy: This System policy describes how UMMS collects, uses and disclose personal information about visitors to our websites.

For Patients

• Financial Assistance Policy: How to apply for financial assistance to help pay for your visit to UM Capital Region Health.
• Credit and Collections Policy: Guidance for the handling of credits and collections in compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Notice of Privacy Practice: Our notice of privacy practices describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed.

For Visitors

• Strict Patient Safety (Visitor) Policy: Information about our visiting hours and restrictions.
  • Access to Support for Patients with Disabilities in Health Care Settings: Notice from the Maryland Department of Health
  • Support Persons for individuals with Disabilities: Notice from the Maryland Department of Health

For UM Capital Region Health Team Members

• Conflict of Interest: A written conflicts of interest policy promotes transparency of financial interests and demonstrates commitment to managing the organization with integrity and good faith.
• Protocol for Managing Research-Related Conflicts of Interest
• PHS Funded Research: Funding from the following federal agencies results in mandated reporting of Financial Conflicts of Interest.