ND SB2215

Creates chapter 23-49 of North Dakota Century Code establishing requirements for hospital discharge policies.

Hospitals must assess patient self-care ability, allow patients to designate unpaid caregivers, document caregiver designations, and notify caregivers of discharge or facility transfers.

Hospitals must provide patients and designated caregivers opportunity to participate in discharge planning and receive instruction and training before discharge.

Discharge policies may incorporate standards from nationally recognized hospital accreditation organizations or Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services conditions of participation.

Prohibits private lawsuits against hospitals for providing required services and does not require patients to designate caregivers or allow discharge delays based on caregiver availability.