KRS 216B.233: Notice to designated lay caregiver of patient's discharge.

If a patient or a patient's legal guardian has designated a lay caregiver, the hospital shall

notify the patient's designated lay caregiver of the patient's discharge as soon as

practicable. If the hospital is unable to contact the designated lay caregiver , the lack of

contact shall not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the

patient, or an appropriate discharge of the patient.