§ 23-17.27-1. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (1) “After-care” means any assistance provided by a caregiver to a patient under this chapter after the patient’s discharge from a hospital that is related to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to, assisting with basic activities […]
§ 23-17.27-2. Caregiver designation. (a) Any hospital licensed pursuant to this title shall provide each patient or, if applicable, the patient’s legal guardian with an opportunity to designate at least one caregiver under this chapter following the patient’s entry into a hospital. (1) In the event that the patient is unconscious or otherwise incapacitated upon […]
§ 23-17.27-3. Notice to designated caregiver. (a) Any hospital licensed pursuant to this title shall notify the patient’s designated caregiver of the patient’s discharge or transfer to another facility licensed by the state as soon as possible, in any event, upon issuance of a discharge order by the patient’s attending physician or other healthcare professional. […]
§ 23-17.27-4. Instruction to designated caregiver. (a) As soon as possible and prior to a patient’s discharge from a hospital, the hospital shall consult with the designated caregiver along with the patient regarding the caregiver’s capabilities and limitations and issue a discharge plan that describes a patient’s after-care needs at his or her residence. The […]
§ 23-17.27-5. Non-interference with powers of existing healthcare directives. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to interfere with the rights of an agent operating under a valid healthcare directive pursuant to chapter 4.10 of title 23 (health care power of attorney), or § 23-4.11-3.1 (medical orders for life sustaining treatment). (b) A patient […]
§ 23-17.27-6. Caregiver reimbursement. (a) A caregiver shall not be reimbursed by any government or commercial payer for after-care assistance that is provided pursuant to this chapter, with the sole exception that this chapter shall not supersede the applicability of wage replacement benefits paid to workers under Rhode Island’s temporary disability insurance program, pursuant to […]
§ 23-17.27-7. Limitations of actions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to create a private right of action against a hospital or any of its directors, trustees, officers, employees, or agents, or any contractors with whom the hospital has a contractual relationship. (b) A hospital, a hospital employee, or any consultants or contractors […]
§ 23-17.27-8. Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application of any provision to any person or circumstance is held invalid or unconstitutional, the invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application, and to this […]
