New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 800 - RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY RULES
Part He-P 802 - RULES FOR HOSPITALS
Section He-P 802.19 - Patient Management

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-P 802.19

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) Admission procedures shall include:

(1) Completion of a health assessment and medical evaluation in accordance with the licensee's policy which shall be documented for each patient accepted for care and treatment;

(2) Provision of information concerning patient rights in a language the patient can understand, which might require a translator;

(3) Provision of information in a clear concise manner to enable the patient to make appropriate treatment decisions;

(4) Collection of specific patient medical and social history information as required by the licensee's policy including information concerning advanced directives or alternative decision makers; and

(5) Development of a treatment plan.

(b) Discharge documentation shall include:

(1) The date and time of discharge;

(2) The status of the patient at the time of discharge; and (3) Any discharge planning or referrals that have been conducted for the patient.

#5846, eff 6-22-94, EXPIRED: 6-22-00

New. #9580, eff 10-24-09

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