I. Every facility licensed as a hospital under RSA 151:2, I(a) shall, not later than January 1, 2023, complete and implement an operational plan for the recognition and management of patients with dementia or delirium in acute-care settings. The plan shall address the following recommendations: (a) Recognition of dementia and/or delirium. (b) Cognitive assessment. (c) Management and treatment in all relevant departments. (d) Development of a dementia-friendly environment. (e) Transfer or discharge procedures. (f) An annual hospital self-assessment. (g) Education and training of clinical and non-clinical staff. II. Hospitals shall keep the plan on file and make the plan available to the department of health and human services, bureau of health facilities administration upon request.
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