Sec. 317.004. DISCHARGE PLAN. (a) Except as provided by Section 317.002(d), before a patient's discharge from a hospital, the hospital shall provide to the patient and designated caregiver a written discharge plan that describes the patient's aftercare needs.
(b) A discharge plan must include:
(1) the name and contact information of the designated caregiver and the designated caregiver's relationship to the patient;
(2) a description of the aftercare tasks that the patient requires written in a manner that is culturally competent; and
(3) the contact information for any health care resources necessary to meet the patient's aftercare needs.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 163 (H.B. 2425), Sec. 1, eff. May 26, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle F - Powers and Duties of Hospitals
Chapter 317 - Designation of Caregiver for Receipt of Aftercare Instruction
Section 317.0015. Applicability
Section 317.002. Designation of Caregiver
Section 317.003. Notice to Designated Caregiver
Section 317.004. Discharge Plan