(1) He is dangerous to himself or other patients;

(2) His condition or conduct is such that he would be unduly disturbing to other patients;

(3) He is in need of medical procedures which cannot be carried out in the nursing home; and

(4) Upon certification of a physician that such person would no longer benefit from or be in need of a nursing home.
(b) Except in emergencies, a patient shall be transferred out of a nursing home or discharged for any reason, only after prior notification to the next of kin, legal representative or agency acting on the patient’s behalf. If the next of kin or person or agency acting on the patient’s behalf cannot be reached or refuses to cooperate, proper arrangements shall be made by the home for the patient’s welfare before transfer or discharge.
SOURCE: GC § 9955.14.