Sec. 11. If the hospital is unable to contact the designated lay caregiver, the lack of contact may not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient or an otherwise appropriate discharge or transfer to another facility.
As added by P.L.137-2015, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 12. The Caregiver Advise, Record, and Enable (Care) Act
16-21-12-2. "At Home Care Plan"
16-21-12-4. "Health Care Representative"
16-21-12-9. Hospital Attempt to Consult With Lay Caregiver; at Home Care Plan
16-21-12-11. No Interference or Delay of Medical Care if Unable to Contact Lay Caregiver
16-21-12-12. No Requirement to Designate Lay Caregiver
16-21-12-13. No Obligation for Lay Caregiver to Perform After Care
16-21-12-14. No Interference With, Delay, or Affect on Patient Care
16-21-12-16. No New Reimbursement Requirements Under Chapter