The provisions of AS 18.20.500 - 18.20.590 may not be construed to
(1) create a right of action against a hospital, a hospital employee, or a contractor of the hospital, including a person who contracts with the hospital to provide instruction to a designated caregiver, based on an action performed or not performed under AS 18.20.500 - 18.20.590; or
(2) replace, change, or otherwise affect rights or remedies that are provided under another provision of law, including common law.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 18. Health, Safety, Housing, Human Rights, and Public Defender
Chapter 20. Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
Article 5. Discharge of Hospital Patients.
Sec. 18.20.500. Aftercare assessment and designation of caregiver.
Sec. 18.20.510. Planning, instruction, and training.
Sec. 18.20.520. Notification of discharge.
Sec. 18.20.530. Discharge policies.
Sec. 18.20.540. Construction of provisions.