Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 130.000 - Hospital Licensure
Subpart C - SUPPLEMENTARY STANDARDS: IN GENERAL
Section 130.344 - Patient Signature Requirement

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 130.000 MA Code of Regs 130.344

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) The discharge plan provided to the patient or as appropriate the patient's family/patient representative shall include a signature line for the patient and/or as appropriate the patient's family/patient representative to acknowledge their participation in the development of the discharge plan and their receipt of the written plan.

(B) A copy of the signed discharge plan shall be retained in the patient's record.

(C) If the patient or as appropriate the patient's family/patient representative does not sign the plan, the reason for not signing, including any objection to the plan, shall be noted on the written plan and a copy shall be retained in the patient's medical record.

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