§ 19-383
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§19–383.
(a)As soon as practicable before discharge of a patient, a hospital shall attempt to:
(1)Consult with the patient’s lay caregiver to prepare the lay caregiver for aftercare; and
(2)Issue a discharge plan that describes the aftercare needs of the patient.
(b)The inability of a hospital to consult with a patient’s designated lay caregiver may not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient or the patient’s discharge.