N.Y. Public Health Law § 2994-kk: Notice to identified caregiver

§ 2994-kk. Notice to identified caregiver. A hospital shall notify the

patient's identified caregiver of the patient's discharge or transfer to

another hospital or facility licensed by the department or the office of

mental health as soon as the date and time of discharge or transfer can

be anticipated prior to the patient's actual discharge or transfer to

such facility. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the

designated 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. The hospital shall promptly

document the attempt in the patient's medical record.