Mont. Admin. r. 37.100.139

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 37.100.139 - DISCHARGE CRITERIA
(1) The provider will not discharge or transfer a resident from the AFCH without prior planning, including:
(a) providing a written 30-day prior notice to the resident or resident's legal representative; and
(b) maintaining a record that includes:
(i) the date of discharge;
(ii) the reason for discharge;
(iii) the disposition of money, valuables, and medications held for safekeeping; and
(iv) a forwarding address of the resident or the resident's legal representative.
(2) A resident may be involuntarily discharged in less than 30 days for the following reasons:
(a) the resident has a medical emergency;
(b) the resident exhibits behavior that poses an immediate danger to self or others; or
(c) the resident has not resided in the facility for 30 days.

Mont. Admin. r. 37.100.139

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

50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;