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SECTION 2. In the case of a patient with a home care agency, a hospital shall notify a patient's home care agency and primary care doctor on discharge steps and medication instructions in a clear format. A hospital shall ensure notification on treatment steps and any updated medication to the patient's primary care doctor and home health care agency. SECTION 3. Section 236 of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding after the words “the urgency of the need for caregiver services”, in subsection (c), the following words:- A hospital shall ensure clear discharge plan to a family caregiver including clear instructions to caregivers with limited language proficiency. SECTION 4. Section 51D of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as so appearing, is hereby amended by adding after the words “provided separately” the following words:- provided further that medication instructions are clear.
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