1. A. For a patient, an administrator shall ensure that discharge planning:

   1. 1. Identifies the specific needs of the patient after discharge, if applicable;
   2. 2. If a discharge date has been determined, identifies the anticipated discharge date;
   3. 3. Includes the participation of the patient or the patient’s representative;
   4. 4. Is completed before discharge occurs;
   5. 5. Provides the patient or the patient’s representative with written information identifying classes or subclasses of health care institutions and the level of care that the health care institutions provide that may meet the patient’s assessed and anticipated needs after discharge, if applicable; and
   6. 6. Is documented in the patient’s medical record.

2. B. For a patient discharge or a transfer of the patient, an administrator shall ensure that:

   1. 1. A discharge summary is developed that includes:

      1. a. A description of the patient’s medical condition and the medical services provided to the patient, and
      2. b. The signature of the medical practitioner coordinating the patient’s medical services;
   2. 2. A discharge order for the patient is received from a medical practitioner coordinating the patient’s medical services before discharge, unless the patient leaves the recovery care center against a medical staff member’s advice;
   3. 3. Discharge instructions are developed and documented; and
   4. 4. The patient or the patient’s representative is provided with a copy of the discharge instructions.

Historical Note

New Section R9-10-2108 renumbered from R9-10-508 by exempt rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 1222, effective April 25, 2019 (Supp. 19-2).