Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 111-8-62-.28 - Immediate Transfer of Residents
(1) The administrator or on-site manager of
the home must initiate immediate transfer if the resident develops a physical
or mental condition requiring continuous medical care or nursing care or if a
resident's continuing behavior or condition directly and substantially
threatens the health, safety and welfare of the resident or any other
resident.
(2) In the event such
immediate transfer is required, the administrator or on-site manager of the
home must advise both the resident and the resident's representative or legal
surrogate and case manager, if any, and immediate arrangements must be made
based on the written admission agreement to transfer such resident to an
appropriate facility. The administrator or on-site manager must document in the
resident's file the reasons for the transfer.
(3) Where immediate transfer is to be made
pursuant to paragraphs (1) and (2), the administrator or on-site manager must
make arrangements for transfer in accordance with the admission agreement and
shall transfer the resident to an appropriate facility where the resident's
needs can be met. Prior to making such transfer, the administrator or on-site
manager must:
(a) Inform the resident and
representative or legal surrogate and case manager, if any, of the reason for
the immediate transfer.
(b) Inquire
as to any preference of the resident and representative or legal surrogate, if
any, regarding the facility to which the resident is to be
transferred.
(c) Inform the
representative or legal surrogate, if any, of the resident's choice regarding
such transfer.
(d) Inform the
resident and the representative or legal surrogate, if any, of the place to
which the resident is to be transferred.
(e) Provide a copy of the resident file to
the receiving facility within 24 hours of transfer.
(f) Document in the resident's file the
following:
1. The reason for the immediate
transfer.
2. The manner in which
the resident and the representative or legal surrogate, if any, were informed
pursuant to this paragraph.
3. The
name, address, and telephone number of the place to which the resident is to be
transferred or discharged.
(4) Upon immediate transfer of the resident,
the home must refund to the resident or representative or legal surrogate, if
applicable, any security deposit made to the home by or on behalf of the
resident in compliance with O.C.G.A. ยง
44-7-30et
seq.
Notes
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