1. A. Except as provided in subsections (B) and (C), an administrator shall ensure that:

   1. 1. A personnel member authorized by policies and procedures coordinates the transport and the services provided to the resident;

   2. 2. According to policies and procedures:

      1. a. An evaluation of the resident is conducted before and after the transport,
      2. b. Information from the resident’s medical record is provided to a receiving health care institution, and
      3. c. A personnel member explains risks and benefits of the transport to the resident or the resident’s representative; and

   3. 3. Documentation in the resident’s medical record includes:

      1. a. Communication with an individual at a receiving health care institution;
      2. b. The date and time of the transport;
      3. c. The mode of transportation; and
      4. d. If applicable, the name of the personnel member accompanying the resident during a transport.

2. B. If the transport of a resident is to provide the resident with rehabilitation services or habilitation services off the premises, an administrator shall ensure that:

   1. 1. The rehabilitation services or habilitation services are included in the resident’s individual program plan,
   2. 2. A registered nurse coordinates the transport and the services provided to the resident, and
   3. 3. The resident is transported according to R9-10-2210(A).

3. C. Subsection (A) does not apply to:

   1. 1. Except as provided in subsection (B), transportation according to R9-10-2210 to a location other than a licensed health care institution;
   2. 2. Transportation provided for a resident by the resident or the resident’s representative;
   3. 3. Transportation provided by an outside entity that was arranged for a resident by the resident or the resident’s representative; or
   4. 4. A transport to another licensed health care institution in an emergency.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 28 A.A.R. 927 (May 6, 2022), with an immediate effective date of April 15, 2022 (Supp. 22-2).