144F.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Aftercare assistance” means any assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient following discharge of the patient that involves tasks directly related to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge, does not require a licensed professional, and is determined to […]
144F.2 Discharge policies — opportunity to designate lay caregiver. 1. a. A hospital shall adopt and maintain evidence-based discharge policies and procedures. At a minimum, the policies and procedures shall provide for an assessment of the patient’s ability for self-care after discharge and, as part of the assessment, shall provide a patient, or if applicable […]
144F.3 Notification of lay caregiver of discharge. If a lay caregiver is designated under section 144F.2, the hospital shall, in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures, attempt to notify the lay caregiver of the discharge of the patient as soon as practicable. 2019 Acts, ch 18, §3 Referred to in §144F.2
144F.4 Aftercare assistance instructions to lay caregiver. 1. If a lay caregiver is designated under section 144F.2, as soon as practicable prior to discharge of a patient, a hospital shall attempt to do all of the following: a. Consult with the patient’s lay caregiver to prepare the lay caregiver for the aftercare assistance the lay […]
144F.5 Hospital discharge process — evidence-based practices. A hospital’s discharge process may incorporate established evidence-based practices, including but not limited to any of the following: 1. The standards for accreditation adopted by the joint commission on the accreditation of health care organizations or any other nationally recognized hospital accreditation organization. 2. The conditions of participation […]
144F.6 Construction of chapter relative to other health care directives. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the authority or responsibilities of an agent operating under a valid durable power of attorney for health care pursuant to chapter 144B or of the powers and duties granted to a guardian pursuant to section […]
144F.7 Limitations. 1. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or any consultant or contractor with whom a hospital has a contractual relationship, or to limit or otherwise supersede or replace existing rights or remedies under any other provision of law. 2. […]
