Section 22-B2029. DISCHARGE PLANNING

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2029.1Each hospital shall provide discharge planning to patients. The discharge planning program includes, but is not limited to:

(a)A system for timely evaluation of any discharge planning needs of patients;

(b)Identification of staff responsible for the program;

(c)Development of a discharge plan, including medication review, with the patient or representative when need is identified;

(d)Medication review with the patient or representative;

(e)Maintenance of a complete and accurate list of community-based services, resources and facilities to which patients can be referred; and

(f)Arrangement for the initial implementation of a discharge plan including transfer of necessary medical information.

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 8813 (August 15, 2008).

                    
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