CAREGIVER EDUCATION UNDER THE CARE ACT HOSPITALS MUST: Provide each patient or their legal guardian with at least one chance to identify at least one caregiver prior to the patient’s discharge or transfer. Attempt to notify the caregiver about the patient’s transfer to another healthcare facility or before the patient returns to their residence. Consult with the named caregiver and patient regarding the patient’s postdischarge needs at their home and offer the caregiver education in all required post-discharge tasks (while accounting for the caregiver’s capabilities and limitations). In the formal discharge plan, identify: the caregiver(s), the recommended postdischarge care, and contact information for community resources to help the caregiver(s) provide care. 19
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