W. Va. Code R. § 64-12-14 - Discharge Planning
14.1. The
hospital shall have in effect a discharge planning process for post-hospital
services, including hospice, which includes early assessment of the needs of
each patient, particularly those with potential risk for adverse consequences
upon discharge. The assessment shall be based upon the patient's functional
abilities and probable environment to which the patient shall return. The
hospital's policies and procedures shall be specified in writing.
14.2. A discharge needs assessment,
evaluating the factors that affect the patient's need for post-hospital care,
shall be performed or supervised by a registered nurse, social worker or other
appropriately qualified person, as identified by hospital policy, and be
completed in enough time for appropriate arrangements to be made prior to
discharge. The assessment shall address the biopsychosocial needs of the
patient, the level of understanding of those needs and an identification of
post hospital care resources.
14.3.
The hospital shall provide counseling as needed, to the patient and family
members or interested persons, to prepare them for post-hospital care,
including hospice services.
14.4.
The hospital shall arrange for the initial implementation of the patient's
discharge plan, including obtaining post-hospital services as
necessary.
14.5. The hospital shall
ensure that the discharge plan be reassessed, as needed, and entered into the
patient's record.
14.6. The
hospital shall transfer or refer patients, along with necessary medical
information, to appropriate facilities, agencies, or outpatient services, as
needed, for follow-up or ancillary care.
14.7. The discharge planning process shall be
an integral part of the quality assessment and performance improvement program,
as detailed in section 15 of this rule.
Notes
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