Lawmaker Will Introduce Federal Bill To Safely Discharge Patients In Labor

https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/lawmaker-will-introduce-federal-bill-to-safely-discharge-patients-in-labor/ The bill from Rep. Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Illinois, would require clinical justification for discharging patients presenting with signs or symptoms of labor, an assessment of travel distance, a confirmed back-up hospital or birthing facility, verification that patients have reliable transportation, and documentation of patient understanding, Becker's Hospital Review reported.