Bill > S1615

This bill aims to improve patient healthcare coordination and discharge processes by requiring hospitals to provide clear, comprehensive communication with patients, their primary care doctors, and home care agencies. Specifically, when a patient is being discharged and is receiving home care services, the hospital must notify the home care agency and primary care doctor with detailed discharge steps and medication instructions. The bill also mandates that hospitals provide discharge plans that are easily understandable, particularly for caregivers with limited language proficiency. Furthermore, the legislation emphasizes that medication instructions must be clear and comprehensible. These provisions are designed to enhance patient safety, ensure continuity of care, and reduce potential misunderstandings or complications during the transition from hospital to home or ongoing care settings.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1615