1. (1) The provider will not discharge or transfer a resident from the AFCH without prior planning, including:

   1. (a) providing a written 30-day prior notice to the resident or resident's legal representative; and

   2. (b) maintaining a record that includes:

      1. (i) the date of discharge;
      2. (ii) the reason for discharge;
      3. (iii) the disposition of money, valuables, and medications held for safekeeping; and
      4. (iv) a forwarding address of the resident or the resident's legal representative.

2. (2) A resident may be involuntarily discharged in less than 30 days for the following reasons:

   1. (a) the resident has a medical emergency;
   2. (b) the resident exhibits behavior that poses an immediate danger to self or others; or
   3. (c) the resident has not resided in the facility for 30 days.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA

History: NEW, 2014 MAR p. 1098, Eff. 5/23/14.