216B.235 Consultation with designated lay caregiver and development of discharge
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plan -- Administrative regulations.
(1)As soon as practicable a hospital shall consult with a designated lay caregiver
regarding the patient's after-care needs. If the hospital is unable to contact the
designated lay caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with, delay, or
otherwise affect an appropriate discharge of the patient.
(2)A discharge plan shall include:
(a)The name and contact information of the designated lay caregiver;
(b)A description of after-care tasks the patient may perform at the patient's
residence; and
(c)Contact information for health care, community, and long-term care resources
and supports that may be available and appropriate to assist in implementing
the patient's discharge plan.
(3)The purpose of the hospital's consultation with a patient's lay caregiver as described
in this section is to assist the lay caregiver in preparing for the patient's after-care
needs, which may include demonstrations of after-care tasks and an opportunity to
ask questions. The date and time of the consultation shall be documented in the
patient's medical record.
(4)The Cabinet for Health and Family Services may promulgate administrative
regulations it deems necessary to implement KRS 216B.230 to 216B.239.