§ 19-1415
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§19–1415.
(a)In this section, “change in condition” means a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychological status including:
(1)Life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke;
(2)Clinical complications such as:
(i)Development of a pressure sore;
(ii)Onset of recurrent periods of delirium;
(iii)Onset of recurrent urinary tract infection;
(iv)Onset of depression; or
(v)Onset of aggressive or inappropriate behavior;
(3)The need to discontinue a medication or treatment because of:
(i)Adverse consequences; or
(ii)The need to begin a new form of treatment;
(4)Evaluation at or admission to a hospital; and
(5)Accidents that result in injury having the potential for requiring a physician’s intervention.
(b)Consistent with State and federal confidentiality laws and in a timely manner, a nursing home shall notify a resident and, if applicable, the resident’s representative or interested family member of any:
(1)Change in condition;
(2)Adverse event that may result in a change in condition;
(3)Outcome or care that results in an unanticipated consequence; or
(4)Corrective action, if appropriate.
(c)If the Department determines that a nursing home failed to notify a resident, resident’s representative, or interested family member under subsection
(b)of this section, the Department shall require as part of a plan of correction that the nursing home notify the resident, the resident’s representative, or interested family member as soon as possible.