1850-S2 AMH DYER H3204.1

2SHB 1850 - H AMD 551 ADOPTED 4-14-97

By Representatives Dyer and Cody

    On page 17, beginning on line 17, after "services" strike "consistent with subsections (3) and (4) of this section" and insert ".  The hospital shall advise the individual regarding its recommended discharge placement for individuals requiring posthospital care and shall, consistent with the individual's expressed preferences and in accordance with his or her care needs, identify services, including known costs, available in the community and shall develop with the individual and his or her legal representative a comprehensive community service plan, if in-home or other community service is appropriate and preferred"

EFFECT:  Clarifies the hospital's role in discharge planning in the event hospital's choose to not participate with the department in this process.

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