Utah Code § 26B-2-309

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.

Utah Code § 26B-2-309

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