2029. DISCHARGE PLANNING

2029 DISCHARGE PLANNING 2029.1 Each 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).