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Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 317.004. Discharge Plan

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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.

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