Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.324 – Hospital to attempt to provide caregiver with discharge plan; contents of discharge plan; hospital to attempt to consult with caregiver regarding aftercare
If a patient, the representative of a patient or the parent or guardian of a patient has provided consent for a hospital to release medical information to a caregiver pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 449A.318, the hospital shall, before the patient is discharged other than to a facility licensed pursuant to this chapter:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 449A.324
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
1. Attempt to provide the caregiver with a discharge plan. A discharge plan must include, without limitation:
(a) The name and contact information of the caregiver;
(b) A description of all necessary aftercare, including, without limitation, any requirements to maintain the ability of the patient to reside at home; and
(c) Contact information for:
(1) Any providers of health care, community resources or other providers of services necessary to carry out the discharge plan; and
(2) An employee of the hospital who will be available before the patient is discharged to answer questions concerning the discharge plan.
2. Attempt to consult with the caregiver, in person or using video technology, concerning the aftercare set forth in the discharge plan. Such consultation must include, without limitation:
(a) A demonstration of the aftercare set forth in the discharge plan, performed by an appropriate member of the hospital staff in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner; and
(b) An opportunity for the caregiver to ask questions concerning the aftercare.