New York CARE Act caregiver discharge implementation

NYSDOH reminded hospitals of CARE Act responsibilities for caregiver identification, discharge notice, and after-care instruction.

New York · Effective · Implementation May 11, 2016

What it is

What changed: NYSDOH's DAL 16-06 and caregiver guide operationalize the CARE Act by reminding hospitals to offer patients a chance to identify a caregiver, include that caregiver in discharge planning, notify the caregiver when discharge can be anticipated, and offer instruction in after-care tasks.
Why it matters: The implementation row separates hospital operational duties from the underlying statute, giving caregivers and care teams a source-backed place to look for what hospitals were told to do.
Who it touches: Family caregivers, Care providers and plans, People receiving care, Businesses and agencies that must complyhospital patients, family caregivers, identified caregivers, hospital discharge teams
What it does: Gives people a right or protection; Plans, studies, registries or guidance
Topics: Caregivers at hospital discharge

Last reviewed Jul 4, 2026. This is information, not legal advice; check the source for the current text.