(a) As soon as practicable before the patient's discharge, the hospital shall:

(1) Consult with the lay caregiver and the patient or authorized representative regarding the lay caregiver's capabilities and limitations;

(2) Provide a copy of the discharge plan to the lay caregiver;

(3) Consult with, and provide instruction to, the lay caregiver regarding the patient's discharge plan; and

(4) Provide contact information for any health care, community resources, and long-term care services and supports necessary to carry out the patient's discharge plan.

(b) At a minimum, the discharge plan described in subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(1) The name and contact information of the lay caregiver;

(2) A description of all after-care tasks necessary to maintain the patient's ability to reside in the patient's residence; and

(3) Contact information for any health care, community resources, and long-term care services and supports necessary to carry out the patient's discharge plan.

(c)(1) At a minimum, the instruction to the lay caregiver described in subsection (a) of this section shall include:

(A) An opportunity for a demonstration at the hospital of the after-care tasks; and

(B) An opportunity for the lay caregiver and the patient to ask questions and receive answers to questions about the after-care tasks; and

(2) The instruction provided shall be documented in the patient's medical record and shall include, at minimum, the date, time, and contents of the instruction.

(July 1, 2016, D.C. Law 21-132, § 2(b), 63 DCR 7130.)