RSA 151:2-i: Hospital Dementia Operational Plan Required.

I. Every facility licensed as a hospital under RSA 151:2, I(a) shall, not later than January 1, 2023, complete and implement an operational plan for the recognition and management of patients with dementia or delirium in acute-care settings. The plan shall address the following recommendations:

(a) Recognition of dementia and/or delirium.

(b) Cognitive assessment.

(c) Management and treatment in all relevant departments.

(d) Development of a dementia-friendly environment.

(e) Transfer or discharge procedures.

(f) An annual hospital self-assessment.

(g) Education and training of clinical and non-clinical staff.

II. Hospitals shall keep the plan on file and make the plan available to the department of health and human services, bureau of health facilities administration upon request.