§ 19-1413
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§19–1413.
Each nursing home shall:
(1)Establish a procedure to provide for the smooth and orderly transfer of residents in the event of closure;
(2)Provide a 30-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to closure of the nursing home unless the Department waives the notice requirement;
(3)Provide a 15-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to termination of public funding unless the Department waives the notice requirement; and
(4)Immediately notify, if known, a resident’s family or guardian of:
(i)An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention;
(ii)A significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or
(iii)A need to alter the resident’s treatment significantly.