Ky. Rev. Stat. § 216B.233

Current through 2024 Ky. Acts ch.225
Section 216B.233 - Notice to designated lay caregiver of patient's discharge

If a patient or a patient's legal guardian has designated a lay caregiver, the hospital shall notify the patient's designated lay caregiver of the patient's discharge as soon as practicable. If the hospital is unable to contact the designated lay 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.

KRS 216B.233

Added by 2017 Ky. Acts ch. 47,§ 3, eff. 6/29/2017.