Notice Requirements for Resident Relocation from Nursing Home
Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 144A.161, Subd. 2. initial notice from licensee. (a) A licensee shall notify the following parties in writing when there is an intent to close, reduce, or change operations that would require or encourage the relocation of residents:
(1) the commissioner of health;
(2) the commissioner of human services;
(3) the county social services agency;
(4) the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care;
(5) the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities; and
(6) the managed care organizations contracting with Minnesota health care programs within the county where the nursing facility is located.
Additional Notice Content Requirements
(b) The written notice shall include the contact information of the persons in the facility responsible for coordinating the licensee’s efforts in the planning process, and the number of residents potentially affected by the closure, reduction, or change in operations. Only the copy of the notice provided to the county social services agency shall include a complete resident census, including resident name, date of birth, Social Security number, and medical assistance identification number if it is available.
(c) For a facility that is reducing or changing operations, after providing written notice under subdivision 5a, and prior to admission, the facility must fully inform prospective residents and their responsible parties of the intent to reduce or change operations, and of the relocation plan.
(d) A closing facility is prohibited from admitting any new residents on or after the date of the written notice provided under subdivision 5a.
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Dehydration
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