# 16 Del. C. § 3003J: § Â 3003J. Notice to a lay caregiver

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## Section

- **Citation:** 16 Del. C. § 3003J
- **Heading:** § Â 3003J. Notice to a lay caregiver
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 16 / Chapter 30J / Section 3003J

## Text

If a patient or a patient’s agent has designated a lay caregiver under this chapter, a hospital shall notify the lay caregiver of the patient’s discharge to a residence as soon as possible. If a hospital is unable to contact a designated lay caregiver, the inability to contact the lay caregiver may not interfere with, delay, or otherwise affect an appropriate discharge or transfer of the patient.

## Nearby sections

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        3001J. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C30J_S3001J.md)
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        3002J. Designation of a lay caregiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C30J_S3002J.md)
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        3003J. Notice to a lay caregiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C30J_S3003J.md)
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        3004J. Training of a lay caregiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C30J_S3004J.md)
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        3005J. Limitations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T16_C30J_S3005J.md)
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