1908-S2 AMH DYER H2738.1

2SHB 1908 - H AMDS

By Representative Dyer  628

    On page 5, at the beginning of line 28, insert "(1)" before "Hospitals"

    Renumber and reletter the remaining subsections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

    On page 6, after line 24, insert the following:

    "(2) In partnership with selected hospitals, the department of social and health services shall develop and implement pilot projects in up to three areas of the state with the goal of providing information about appropriate in-home and community services to individuals and their families early during the individual's hospital stay. 

    The department shall not delay hospital discharges but shall assist and support the activities of hospital discharge planners.  The department also shall coordinate with home health and hospice agencies whenever appropriate.  The role of the department is to assist the hospital and to assist patients and their families in making informed choices by providing information regarding home and community options.

    The department shall by December 12, 1995, report to the house of representatives health care committee and the senate health and long-term care committee regarding the progress and results of the pilot projects along with recommendations regarding continuation or modification of the pilot projects.

    In conducting the pilot projects, the department shall:

    (a) Assess and offer information regarding appropriate in-home and community services to individuals who are medicaid clients or applicants; and

    (b) Offer assessment and information regarding appropriate in-home and community services to individuals who are reasonably expected to become medicaid recipients within one hundred eighty days of admission to a nursing facility."

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