§ 2994-kk. Notice to identified caregiver. A hospital shall notify the
patient's identified caregiver of the patient's discharge or transfer to
another hospital or facility licensed by the department or the office of
mental health as soon as the date and time of discharge or transfer can
be anticipated prior to the patient's actual discharge or transfer to
such facility. In the event the hospital is unable to contact the
designated caregiver, the lack of contact shall not interfere with,
delay, or otherwise affect the medical care provided to the patient or
an appropriate discharge of the patient. The hospital shall promptly
document the attempt in the patient's medical record.