2424-S AMH CODY H4402.2
SHB 2424 - H AMD 684
By Representative Cody
On page 6, line 2, after "act," insert "a long-term care worker as defined in RCW 74.39A.009, a home and community-based service provider such as an adult family home as defined in RCW 70.128.010, an assisted living facility as defined in RCW 18.20.020, or a home care agency as defined in RCW 70.127.010,"
On page 6, line 9, after "representatives;" strike "and" and insert "((and))"
On page 6, line 14, after "care" insert "; and
(vii) Inform the patient or his or her surrogate decision maker designated under RCW 7.70.065 if it is necessary to complete a valid disclosure authorization as required by state and federal laws governing health information privacy and security, including chapter 70.02 RCW and the federal health insurance portability and accountability act of 1996 and related regulations, in order to allow disclosure of health care information, including the discharge plan, to an individual or entity that will be involved in the patient's care upon discharge, including a lay caregiver as defined in RCW 70.41.020, a long-term care worker as defined in RCW 74.39A.009, a home and community-based service provider such as an adult family home as defined in RCW 70.128.010, an assisted living facility as defined in RCW 18.20.020, or a home care agency as defined in RCW 70.127.010. If a valid disclosure authorization is obtained, the hospital may release information as designated by the patient for care coordination or other specified purposes"
EFFECT: Requires hospitals and acute care facilities, as part of their duty to establish written policies and procedures, to: (1) Coordinate with a long-term care worker and a home and community-based service provider; and (2) inform a patient or the patient's surrogate decision maker if it is necessary to complete a disclosure authorization in order to allow disclosure of health care information, including the discharge plan, to an individual or entity that will be involved in the patient's care upon discharge. If a valid disclosure authorization is obtained, the hospital may release information as designated by the patient for care coordination or other specified purposes.
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