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HI SB296
Bill
Status
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Chun Oakland
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AI Summary
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Requires hospitals to provide patients or their legally authorized representatives an opportunity to designate one or more caregivers upon hospital entry and prior to discharge.
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Mandates hospitals notify designated caregivers of patient discharge or transfer to another facility as soon as possible and by the time a discharge order is issued.
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Requires hospitals to consult with caregivers about their capabilities and limitations, then provide a discharge plan describing the patient's after-care needs before discharge.
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Hospitals must provide caregivers with instruction and training in all after-care tasks through live or recorded demonstrations in non-technical language, with written summaries provided.
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Provides immunity from liability for hospitals, hospital employees, and contractors regarding caregiver services rendered or not rendered at the patient's residence; effective July 1, 2016.
Legislative Description
Kupuna Caucus; Human Services; Hospitals; Caregivers; Training
Last Action
The committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HSH were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chun Oakland, Harimoto, Riviere; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Green, Slom.
2/19/2015