The department of health and senior services, with the full cooperation of and in conjunction with the department of social services, shall evaluate the implementation and compliance of the provisions of subdivision (3) of subsection 1 of section 198.012 in which rules, requirements, regulations and standards pursuant to section 197.080, RSMo, for assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities and skilled nursing facilities attached to an acute care hospital are consistent with the intent of chapter 198. A report of the differences found in the evaluation conducted pursuant to this section shall be made jointly by the departments of health and senior services and social services to the governor and members of the general assembly by January 1, 2000.

(L. 1999 S.B. 8 & 173 § 2)

*Reprinted due to editorial change required by § 198.005.