D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2029

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B2029 - DISCHARGE PLANNING

2029.1

Each hospital shall provide discharge planning to patients. The discharge planning program includes, but is not limited to:

(a) A system for timely evaluation of any discharge planning needs of patients;

(b) Identification of staff responsible for the program;

(c) Development of a discharge plan, including medication review, with the patient or representative when need is identified;

(d) Medication review with the patient or representative;

(e) Maintenance of a complete and accurate list of community-based services, resources and facilities to which patients can be referred; and

(f) Arrangement for the initial implementation of a discharge plan including transfer of necessary medical information.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B2029

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 55 DCR 8813 (August 15, 2008)