N.D. Cent. Code § 50-32-05

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 50-32-05 - Assisted living facilities - Duties - Educational requirements
1. Each assisted living facility must have clear, concise, and understandable tenancy criteria that is fully disclosed to all tenants, in writing, before the tenancy agreement is signed. Before a facility unit is rented, the facility or landlord shall evaluate the tenant's ability to meet the facility's tenancy criteria.
2. Each assisted living facility shall require the administrator of the facility to complete twelve hours of continuing education per year. The assisted living facility shall require all direct care staff to receive annual education or training in the areas of:
a. Resident rights;
b. Fire and accident prevention and training;
c. Mental and physical health needs of tenants;
d. Behavior problems and prevention; and
e. Control of infection, including universal precautions.
3. Each assisted living facility shall maintain a record for each tenant. The tenant record must include:
a. An initial evaluation to meet tenancy criteria;
b. The tenancy agreement signed by the tenant or the tenant's legal representative;
c. If applicable, a medication administration record that documents medication administration consistent with applicable state laws, rules, and practices; and
d. An itemized list of services provided for the tenant.
4. Before hiring, the assisted living facility shall conduct a reference and previous employment check and a check of applicable registries of each applicant being considered for employment at the facility.
5. At least once every twenty-four months, each assisted living facility shall conduct a consumer satisfaction survey. The assisted living facility shall provide each tenant with a copy of the results of the survey.

N.D.C.C. § 50-32-05