HOUSE BILL No. 4618
April 15, 1997, Introduced by Reps. Stallworth, Bogardus, Schauer, DeHart, Hale and Parks and referred to the Committee on Health Policy. A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "Public health code," (MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 21525. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT: 1 SEC. 21525. A HOSPITAL SHALL PROVIDE A DISCHARGE PLAN FOR 2 EACH INPATIENT WHO IS DISCHARGED FROM THE HOSPITAL. FOR PURPOSES 3 OF THIS SECTION, A HOSPITAL SHALL DESIGNATE 1 OR MORE MEMBERS OF 4 THE HOSPITAL STAFF AS DISCHARGE PLANNERS. A DISCHARGE PLANNER 5 SHALL ASSIST IN FORMULATING AND COORDINATING DISCHARGE PLANS 6 WHICH SHALL INCLUDE, AS APPROPRIATE, CONTINUING CARE OPTIONS AND 7 AVAILABLE FINANCIAL AID. 02376'97 Final page. CPD