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Act 85 of 2016
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DESIGNATED CAREGIVER ACT

Act 85 of 2016

AN ACT to allow for designation of a caregiver; to prescribe the duties of a designated caregiver; to enable a hospital to assist in designating a caregiver; and to prescribe the duties of state departments and agencies.


History: 2016, Act 85, Eff. July 12, 2016




The People of the State of Michigan enact:

DocumentTypeDescription
Section 333.26281SectionShort title.
Section 333.26283SectionDefinitions.
Section 333.26285SectionDesignation of lay caregiver.
Section 333.26287SectionNotification of patient's discharge or transfer.
Section 333.26289SectionConsultation before discharge; issuance of discharge plan; live or recorded aftercare demonstration; documentation in medical record.
Section 333.26291SectionAgent operating under advance directive.
Section 333.26293SectionEntities in contractual relationship; liability; entities issuing health benefits plans; reimbursement obligations of insurance companies.
Section 333.26295SectionDischarge or transfer to another facility; delay.
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