Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 360.000 - TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT UNIT STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION, TREATMENT AND DISCHARGE
Section 360.400 - Discharge

Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.360

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) Discharge planning shall involve the Tuberculosis Treatment Unit staff and other health care providers within the treatment facility, the Tuberculosis Program, the local board of health from the community where the patient did or will reside, and other appropriate community agencies. The designated discharge planner for the Tuberculosis Treatment Unit shall be responsible for consulting with the necessary personnel from the treatment facility, the Tuberculosis Program, the local board of health and appropriate community agencies, and shall arrange for discharge planning meetings. The Tuberculosis Program shall ensure that the appropriate local boards of health personnel are involved in the discharge plan.

(B) The designated Tuberculosis Treatment Unit shall host and facilitate multi-disciplinary health care provider conferences at least monthly to review patient progress and discharge plans in accordance with Tuberculosis Program standards.

(C) The Tuberculosis Treatment Unit shall notify the Tuberculosis Program prior to the discharge of the patient in accordance with Tuberculosis Program standards.

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