Act 69, HB 2252, 6/16/2016
Posted on Jun 16, 2016 in 2016 ActsRelating to Discharge Planning (CARE Act).
Requires hospitals to adopt and maintain written discharge policies consistent with recent updates to federal regulations. Requires hospitals to offer to instruct family caregivers in necessary tasks (such as medication management and injections) that will be performed at home once the patient is discharged.