North Dakota § 23-49-02 - Patient and caregiver discharge planning, involvement, and documentation
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-49-02 — Patient and caregiver discharge planning, involvement, and documentation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-49-02. Patient and caregiver discharge planning, involvement, and documentation
1. A hospital shall adopt and maintain a written discharge planning process, including policies and procedures, which applies to all patients. 2. At an early stage of hospitalization, a hospital shall identify patients who are likely to suffer adverse health consequences if discharged without adequate discharge planning. A hospital shall involve a patient throughout the discharge planning process. As appropriate, a hospital shall involve the patient's informal caregiver or legal representative in the discharge planning process. A hospital shall: a. Document the patient's discharge plan in the patient's medical record. b. As appropriate, communicate the plan to the patient, the patient's informal caregiver, or the patient's representative. c. Document the arrangements made for initial implementation of the patient's discharge plan in the patient's medical record, including any training or materials provided to the patient, the patient's informal caregiver, or the patient's representative.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-49-02
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-49-02 cover?
Section 23-49-02 ("Patient and caregiver discharge planning, involvement, and documentation") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 23-49-02?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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