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Iowa Code § 144F.1 Definitions.
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As used in this chapter , unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Aftercare assistance” means any assistance provided by a lay caregiver to a patient following discharge of the patient that involves tasks directly related to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge, do…
Iowa Code § 144F.2 Discharge policies — opportunity to designate lay caregiver.
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1. a. A hospital shall adopt and maintain evidence-based discharge policies and procedures. At a minimum, the policies and procedures shall provide for an assessment of the patient’s ability for self-care after discharge and, as part of the assessment, shall provide a patient, or…
Iowa Code § 144F.3 Notification of lay caregiver of discharge.
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If a lay caregiver is designated under section 144F.2 , the hospital shall, in accordance with the hospital’s established policies and procedures, attempt to notify the lay caregiver of the discharge of the patient as soon as practicable. 2019 Acts, ch 18, §3 Referred to in §144F…
Iowa Code § 144F.4 Aftercare assistance instructions to lay caregiver.
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1. If a lay caregiver is designated under section 144F.2 , as soon as practicable prior to discharge of a patient, a hospital shall attempt to do all of the following: a. Consult with the patient’s lay caregiver to prepare the lay caregiver for the aftercare assistance the lay ca…