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16 Del. C. § 3001J. Definitions.
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§ 3001J. Definitions. For purposes of this subchapter: (1) “Aftercare” means assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient in a residence after the patient’s discharge from a hospital that does not require the lay caregiver to be a health-care professional. (2) “Discharge” …
16 Del. C. § 3002J. Designation of a lay caregiver.
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§ 3002J. Designation of a lay caregiver. (a) A hospital shall provide a patient or a patient’s agent at least 1 opportunity to designate at least 1 lay caregiver under this subchapter following the patient’s admission into a hospital and before the patient’s discharge to a reside…
16 Del. C. § 3003J. Notice to a lay caregiver.
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§ 3003J. Notice to a lay caregiver. If a patient or a patient’s agent has designated a lay caregiver under this subchapter, a hospital shall notify the lay caregiver of the patient’s discharge to a residence as soon as possible. If a hospital is unable to contact a designated lay…
16 Del. C. § 3004J. Training of a lay caregiver.
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§ 3004J. Training of a lay caregiver. (a) As soon as practical, a hospital shall attempt to interface with the lay caregiver to prepare the lay caregiver to provide aftercare. (b) The hospital shall record in the patient’s electronic health record maintained by the hospital or in…