The patient or their representative shall be provided written discharge instructions regarding follow up referrals/appointments, medication management and procurement, durable medical equipment, availability of community resources and other identified needs at the time of discharge.

Author: W. T. Geary, Jr., M.D., Carter Sims

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§22-21-20, et seq.

History: New Rule: Filled July 22, 2013; effective August 26, 2013.