Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 26B-2-309 - Assisted living facility transfers(1) After the ombudsman receives a notice described in Subsection 26B-2-237(2)(b), the ombudsman shall:(a) review the notice; and(b) contact the resident or the resident's responsible person to conduct a voluntary interview.(2) The voluntary interview described in Subsection (1)(b) shall:(a) provide the resident with information about the services available through the ombudsman;(b) confirm the details in the notice described in Subsection 26B-2-237(2)(b), including: (i) the name of the resident;(ii) the reason for the transfer or discharge;(iii) the date of the transfer or discharge; and(iv) a description of the resident's next living arrangement; and(c) provide the resident an opportunity to discuss any concerns or complaints the resident may have regarding: (i) the resident's treatment at the assisted living facility; and(ii) whether the assisted living facility treated the resident fairly when the assisted living facility transferred or discharged the resident.(3) On or before November 1 of each year, the ombudsman shall provide a report to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee regarding:(a) the reasons why assisted living facilities are transferring residents;(b) where residents are going upon transfer or discharge; and(c) the type and prevalence of complaints that the ombudsman receives regarding assisted living facilities, including complaints about the process or reasons for a transfer or discharge.Renumbered from § 62A-3-209 and amended by Chapter 305, 2023 General Session ,§ 178, eff. 5/3/2023.Amended by Chapter 268, 2023 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/3/2023.Added by Chapter 220, 2018 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 5/8/2018. Affected by 63I-1-262 on 7/1/2023