210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-50-00-7.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 210-RICR-50-00-7.6 - PRE-TRANSFER/ DISCHARGE NOTICE

A. Before transferring or discharging a resident, a long-term care facility must notify the resident (and, if known, a resident representative) of the transfer or discharge and of the reasons for the discharge in a language and manner they understand. The long-term care facility must also notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman.

B. The written notice must include the following:

1. The reason for transfer or discharge;

2. The effective date of transfer or discharge;

3. The location to which the resident is transferred or discharged;

4. A statement of the resident's appeal rights, including the name, address (mailing and email), and telephone number of the entity that receives such requests; and information on how to obtain an appeal form and assistance in completing the form and submitting the appeal hearing request;

5. The name, address (mailing and email) and telephone number of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman;

6. For nursing facility residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related disabilities, the mailing and email address and telephone number of the agency responsible for the protection and advocacy of individuals with developmental disabilities; and

7. For nursing facility residents with a mental disorder or related disabilities, the mailing and email address and telephone number of the agency responsible for the protection and advocacy of individuals with a mental disorder.

C. The long-term care facility must notify the resident at least thirty (30) days in advance of the resident's transfer or discharge.

D. At the time the resident receives the discharge notice, s/he must receive a notice of appeal rights.

E. Thirty (30) days advance notice is not required under the following circumstances:

1. In the event of danger to the safety or health of the individuals in the long-term care facility;

2. When the resident's health improves sufficiently to allow a more immediate transfer or discharge;

3. Where a more immediate transfer or discharge is necessitated by the resident's urgent medical needs;

4. When the resident has not resided in the long-term care facility for a period of at least thirty (30) days.

5. In the case of such exceptions (as above), notice must be given as many days before the date of the move as is practicable, and include all of the information set forth in § 7.6(B) of this Part.

210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-50-00-7.6