35-30-101. Definitions. (a) As used in this act: (i) “Aftercare” means any assistance provided by a designated caregiver to a patient pursuant to this act after the patient’s discharge from a hospital. Assistance under this act may include the performance of tasks necessary for the treatment of the patient’s condition at the time of discharge […]
35-30-102. Designation of caregivers by hospital patients. (a) Hospitals shall provide each patient or the representative of the patient with an opportunity to designate one (1) caregiver following the inpatient admission at the hospital and prior to the patient’s discharge to the patient’s residence or to another place: (i) In the event the patient is […]
35-30-103. Notification by hospital to caregiver. If a patient has designated a caregiver, a hospital shall notify the caregiver of the patient’s discharge to the patient’s residence or to another place, including another hospital or medical facility, as soon as practicable. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the designated caregiver, the lack […]
35-30-104. Consultation with caregiver by hospital; discharge plan. (a) As soon as practicable after designation of a caregiver, the hospital shall attempt to consult with the designated caregiver to prepare for the patient’s aftercare and shall issue a discharge plan describing a patient’s aftercare needs. (b) Before discharge, the hospital shall provide individualized explanations and […]
35-30-105. Construction of act. (a) Nothing in this act shall interfere with the rights of a person legally authorized to make health care decisions for a patient. (b) Nothing in this act shall create a private right of action against a hospital, hospital employee or a duly authorized agent of a hospital, or otherwise supersede […]
35-30-106. Impact on state or federal program funding. No monies of the state or federal government shall be used for the payment of any caregiver pursuant to this act. No state or federal program funding shall be impacted by this act.
