KRS 216B.235: Consultation with designated lay caregiver and development of discharge

plan -- Administrative regulations.

(1) As soon as practicable a hospital shall consult with a designated lay caregiver

regarding the patient's after -care needs. If the hosp ital is unable to contact the

designated lay caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with, delay, or

otherwise affect an appropriate discharge of the patient.

(2) A discharge plan shall include:

(a) The name and contact information of the designated lay caregiver;

(b) A description of after -care tasks the patient may perform at the patient's

residence; and

(c) Contact information for health care, community, and long -term care resources

and supports that may be available and appropriate to assist in implementing

the patient's discharge plan.

(3) The purpose of the hospital's consultation with a patient's lay caregiver as described

in this section is to assist the lay caregiver in preparing for the patient's after -care

needs, which may include demon strations of after -care tasks and an opportunity to

ask questions. The date and time of the consultation shall be documented in the

patient's medical record.

(4) The Cabinet for Health and Family Services may promulgate administrative

regulations it deems necessary to implement KRS 216B.230 to 216B.239.