Alaska § 18.20.530 - Discharge policies.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 18.20.530 — Discharge policies., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18.20.530. Discharge policies.
(a) A hospital shall adopt and maintain written discharge policies. The policies must comply with AS 18.20.500 — 18.20.590.
(b) The discharge policies of a hospital must specify the requirements for documenting the identity of a patient's designated caregiver and the details of the discharge plan for the patient, including professional follow-up as specified in the discharge plan.
(c) The discharge policies of a hospital may incorporate established evidence-based practices that include (1) standards for accreditation adopted by a nationally recognized hospital accreditation organization; or
(2) the conditions of participation for hospitals adopted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
(d) The discharge policies of a hospital must ensure that the discharge planning is appropriate to the condition of the patient, and the hospital shall interpret the discharge policies in a manner and as necessary to meet the needs and condition of the patient and the abilities of the patient's designated caregiver.
(e) AS 18.20.500 — 18.20.590 do not require that a hospital adopt discharge policies that would (1) delay a patient's discharge or transfer to another facility; or
(2) require the disclosure of protected health information without obtaining a patient's consent as required by state and federal laws governing health information privacy and security.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 18.20.530
What does Alaska Statutes § 18.20.530 cover?
Section 18.20.530 ("Discharge policies.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 18.20.530?
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Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 18.20.530 apply to my situation?
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