Ind. Code § 16-21-12-10

Current through P.L. 171-2024
Section 16-21-12-10 - Opportunity for lay caregiver to ask questions; live or recorded demonstration of after care needs
(a) As part of the consultation under section 9(a) of this chapter, the hospital shall attempt to provide the designated lay caregiver the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers about the after care needs of the patient.
(b) If the hospital personnel who consult with the lay caregiver under section 9(a) of this chapter, determine, in the exercise of their professional judgment, that a live or recorded demonstration is necessary in order to appropriately prepare the lay caregiver for the patient's after care needs, the hospital may provide to a designated lay caregiver a live or recorded demonstration of the after care described in the patient's at home care plan.

IC 16-21-12-10

Added by P.L. 137-2015, SEC. 6, eff. 1/1/2016.