Sec. 602. Modifications to Medicare discharge planning requirements
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Section 1861(ee) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ee) ) is amended— in paragraph (1), by inserting and, in the case of a psychiatric hospital or a psychiatric unit (as described in the matter following clause
(v)of section 1886(d)(1)(B)), if it also meets the guidelines and standards established by the Secretary under paragraph
(4)before the period at the end; and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: The Secretary shall develop guidelines and standards, in addition to those developed under paragraph (2), for the discharge planning process of a psychiatric hospital or a psychiatric unit (as described in the matter following clause
(v)of section 1886(d)(1)(B)) in order to ensure a timely and smooth transition to the most appropriate type of, and setting for, posthospital or rehabilitative care. The Secretary shall issue final regulations implementing such guidelines and standards not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph. The guidelines and standards shall include the following: The hospital or unit must identify the types of services needed upon discharge by a patient being treated by the hospital or unit. The hospital or unit must— identify organizations that offer community services to the community that is served by the hospital or unit and the types of services provided by the organizations; and make demonstrated efforts to establish connections, relationships, and partnerships with such organizations. The hospital or unit must arrange (with the participation of the patient and of any other individuals selected by the patient for such purpose) for the development and implementation of a discharge plan for the patient as part of the patient's overall treatment plan from admission to discharge. Such discharge plan shall meet the requirements described in subparagraphs
(G)and
(H)of paragraph (2). The hospital or unit shall coordinate with the patient (or assist the patient with) the referral for posthospital or rehabilitative care and as part of that referral the hospital or unit shall include transmitting to the receiving organization, in a timely manner, appropriate information about the care furnished to the patient by the hospital or unit and recommendations for posthospital or rehabilitative care to be furnished to the patient by the organization. .
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