Ohio SB439 mandates hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant individuals in labor, ensuring language access and safety.

Ohio SB439, known as the Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS Act, requires hospitals to develop and implement discharge plans for pregnant individuals in labor. These plans must include a clinical justification, assess travel safety, and confirm the individual's understanding of the plan in their primary language. Hospitals must also provide transportation details, identify alternative facilities, and ensure the plan is reviewed by a qualified practitioner.

Ohio SB439 mandates hospitals to create discharge plans for pregnant individuals in labor, ensuring language access and safety.

Ohio SB439, known as the Women Expansion of Learning and Labor Safety or WELLS Act, requires hospitals to develop and implement discharge plans for pregnant individuals in labor. These plans must include a clinical justification, assess travel safety, and confirm the individual's understanding of the plan in their primary language. Hospitals must also provide transportation details, identify alternative facilities, and ensure the plan is reviewed by a qualified practitioner.