Rule 290-9-37-.27 - Expedited Transfer or Discharge Planning(1) A Community Living Arrangement may initiate an expedited transfer or discharge planning process to relocate a resident immediately from the residence if the resident develops a physical or mental condition requiring continuous medical care or nursing care, beyond that for which the Community Living Arrangement is capable of providing care, or if the condition or continuing behavior of a resident directly and substantially threatens the health, safety, or welfare of that resident or any other resident.(2) As appropriate, the expedited transfer or discharge planning process shall involve the resident (if he or she is able to participate), the treatment team, a family member or a friend who has been active with the resident, a representative from the regional MHDDAD office, and, as appropriate, the resident's representative or legal guardian, if any.(3) In all cases where an expedited transfer or discharge is to be made, the residence shall transfer the resident to an appropriate facility or service provider where the needs of the resident can be met. Prior to making such transfer or discharge, the administrator or site manager shall: (a) Notify the resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, of the reason for the immediate transfer;(b) Inquire as to any preference of the resident and his or her legally authorized representative or legal guardian, if any, regarding the facility or service provider to which the resident is to be discharged or transferred;(c) Inform the resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, about resident rights and choice regarding the proposed discharge or transfer; and(d) Inform the resident and his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, of the place to which the resident is to be discharged or transferred.(4) Within 24 hours of the discharge or transfer, the administrator or site manager of the Community Living Arrangement shall: (a) Provide a full protocopy of the resident's file to the receiving facility or service provider; and(b) Document in the resident's file the following:1. The reason for the discharge or transfer;2. The fact that the resident, his or her representative or legal guardian, if any, and the Regional MHDDAD Board were informed pursuant to this subparagraph; and3. The name, address, and telephone number of the place to which the resident is to be transferred or discharged.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 290-9-37-.27
O.C.G.A. Secs. 31-7-1et seq., 37-1-22.
Original Rule entitled "Expedited Transfer or Discharge Planning" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 2002; eff. Nov. 13, 2002.