Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-5-5-.24

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 480-5-5-.24 - Discharge Planning Procedures

(1) Discharge planning shall be the joint responsibility of the RUE or employer/agent and the facility. The RUE or the employer/agent shall work with the facility's discharge planning department to ensure continuity of care as directed by the physician from the facility to the alternative care setting.

(2) The facility shall identify to the RUE or employer/agent patients who need discharge planning. The RUE or employer/agent shall identify and assist the facility with information on statutory coverage and alternative providers, and monitor facilities to assure that appropriate discharge planning services are provided. The facility discharge planning department shall recommend to the RUE or employer/agent medically necessary services are resources which will ensure continuity of care from the facility to the alternative care setting.

(3) The RUE or employer/agent shall require appropriate facility documentation on cases processed.

Author: Workers' Compensation Division

Ala. Admin. Code r. 480-5-5-.24

New Rule: Filed August 9, 1996; effective September 13, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 25-5-293.