Oklahoma § 63-3114 - Notification by hospital to lay caregiver
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 63-3114 — Notification by hospital to lay caregiver, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63-3114. Notification by hospital to lay caregiver
If a patient has designated a lay caregiver, a hospital shall
notify the patient's designated lay caregiver of the patient's
discharge to the patient's residence or transfer to another licensed
facility as soon as practicable. In the event the hospital is
unable to contact the designated lay caregiver, the lack of contact
shall not interfere with, delay or otherwise affect the medical care
provided to the patient, or an appropriate discharge of the patient.
Added by Laws 2014, c. 253, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2014.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 63-3114
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 63-3114 cover?
Section 63-3114 ("Notification by hospital to lay caregiver") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 63-3114?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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