1. (1) Establish a procedure to provide for the smooth and orderly transfer of residents in the event of closure;
2. (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. (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. (4) Immediately notify, if known, a resident's family or guardian of:

   1. (i) An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention;
   2. (ii) A significant change in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or
   3. (iii) A need to alter the resident's treatment significantly.

Each nursing home shall:

Added by Acts 2000, c. 217, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000; Acts 2000, c. 218, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2000. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 47, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.