1. (1) Each assisted living category D facility or unit must, prior to admission, inform the resident or resident's legal representative in writing of the following:

   1. (a) the overall philosophy and mission of the facility regarding meeting the needs of residents with mental illness and the form of care or treatment offered;
   2. (b) the process and criteria for admission and discharge;
   3. (c) the process used for resident assessments;
   4. (d) the process used to establish and implement a health care plan, including how the health care plan will be updated in response to changes in the resident's condition;
   5. (e) staff training and continuing education practices;
   6. (f) the physical environment and design features appropriate to support the functioning of mentally disabled residents, including features for the resident who requires seclusion and restraint;
   7. (g) the frequency and type of resident activities; and
   8. (h) any additional costs of care or fees.
2. (2) The facility must obtain from the resident or resident's legal representative a written acknowledgment that the information specified was provided. A copy of this written acknowledgment must be kept as part of the permanent resident file.

Authorizing statute(s): 50-5-103, 50-5-226, 50-5-227, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 50-5-225, 50-5-226, 50-5-227, MCA

History: NEW, 2022 MAR p. 1857, Eff. 9/24/22.