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R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.27-1. Definitions
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As used in this chapter: (1) “After-care” means any assistance provided by a caregiver to a patient under this chapter after the patient’s discharge from a hospital that is related to the patient’s condition at the time of discharge. Such assistance may include, but is not limite…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.27-2. Caregiver designation
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(a) Any hospital licensed pursuant to this title shall provide each patient or, if applicable, the patient’s legal guardian with an opportunity to designate at least one caregiver under this chapter following the patient’s entry into a hospital. (1) In the event that the patient …
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.27-3. Notice to designated caregiver
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(a) Any hospital licensed pursuant to this title shall notify the patient’s designated caregiver of the patient’s discharge or transfer to another facility licensed by the state as soon as possible, in any event, upon issuance of a discharge order by the patient’s attending physi…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-17.27-4. Instruction to designated caregiver
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(a) As soon as possible and prior to a patient’s discharge from a hospital, the hospital shall consult with the designated caregiver along with the patient regarding the caregiver’s capabilities and limitations and issue a discharge plan that describes a patient’s after-care need…
