Rule 290-9-37-.26 - Discharge or Transfer of a Resident(1) Each admission agreement shall include a written procedure for handling discharge and transfer of the resident that complies with these rules. Thirty days' written notice, including the reason for the proposed discharge or transfer, shall be given to both the resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, prior to discharge or transfer of the resident except where an expedited transfer or discharge planning process is initiated, per Section .27 of these rules.(2) The applicable regional office of the Division of MHDDAD shall be copied on the notice provided to the resident.(3) The Department may require an appropriate physical examination and psychosocial assessment of a resident at any time when the Department has reason to believe that the needs of a resident are not being met.(4) In all cases, except those requiring expedited transfer, residents whose needs cannot be met by the residence or who no longer choose to live in the residence shall be discharged or transferred to an appropriate residence based on discharge and transfer procedures entered into at the time of admission. For such discharge or transfer, a 30 day written notice shall be given to both the resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, except when transfer is necessitated by a change in physical or mental condition as specified in these rules.(5) The residence shall notify the Division of MHDDAD for the county in which residence is located and other appropriate agencies when transfer assistance is needed and no legally authorized representative or legal guardian is willing to provide assistance.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-9-37-.26
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-7-1et seq., 37-1-22.
Original Rule entitled "Discharge or Transfer of a Resident" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 2002; eff. Nov. 30, 2002.