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

   1. 1. A personnel member 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. Subsection (A) does not apply to:

   1. 1. Transportation 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 R9-10-409 made by exempt rulemaking at 19 A.A.R. 2015, effective October 1, 2013 (Supp. 13-2). Amended by exempt rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1409, pursuant to Laws 2013, Ch. 10, § 13; effective July 1, 2014 (Supp. 14-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 1583, effective October 1, 2019 (Supp. 19-3).