Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6228 – Transfer of residents
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A resident of a continuing care retirement community may be transferred to a residential care unit or a bed within the skilled nursing facility under the following conditions: [PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).]
1. Written consent. With the written consent of the resident or the resident’s authorized representative; or
[PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).]
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6228
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Continuing care: means furnishing shelter for the life of the individual or for a period in excess of one year and either health care, supportive services, or both, under an agreement requiring prepayment as defined in subsection 12, whether or not the shelter and services are provided at the same location, to 3 or more older individuals not related by blood or marriage to the providers. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6201
- Department: means the Department of Health and Human Services. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6201
- Facility: means a physical plant in which continuing care is provided in accordance with this chapter. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6201
- Health care: means the provision of any one or more of the following services:
A. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6201Provider: means the owner of an institution, building, residence or other place, whether operated for profit or not, in which the owner undertakes to provide continuing care. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 24-A Sec. 6201
2. Health or safety danger. Upon a finding that the resident poses a health or safety danger to other residents or a change in a resident’s health status or abilities necessitates a move to a higher level of care. A decision to transfer or change a resident’s accommodations may be made only after extended consultation between the provider‘s interdisciplinary team, including, but not limited to, medical personnel, social workers and therapists of the community, and the resident, the resident’s treating physician and the resident’s family or other representative. The decision may also consider all reasonable care alternatives. A written decision to transfer or change a resident’s accommodations must describe why the resident’s health care needs can not be met at the resident’s present location. The resident may appeal this determination to the department pursuant to rules prescribed by the department.
[PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1995, c. 452, §34 (NEW).