(a) Before a resident is transferred or discharged under § 44-1003.05(a)(1) through (4), the Mayor shall provide the resident, the representative of a resident, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman with a written notice stating the reasons for the intended action and informing them of their right to contest the transfer or discharge under § 44-1003.09.
(b) Before the transfer or discharge, the Mayor shall hold an informal conference with the resident, the representative of a resident, and the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at which they may present objections to the proposed transfer or discharge plan and alternative placement.
(Apr. 18, 1986, D.C. Law 6-108, § 307, 33 DCR 1510; Mar. 16, 1989, D.C. Law 7-218, § 602(d), 36 DCR 534.)
1981 Ed., § 32-1437.
This section is referenced in § 7-702.04.
Long-term care ombudsman program, ombudsman duties, see § 7-702.04.
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions
Chapter 10 - Nursing Homes and Community Residence Facilities Protections
Subchapter III - Discharge, Transfer, and Relocation of Residents
§ 44–1003.01. Grounds for involuntary discharge, transfer, or relocation by facility
§ 44–1003.02. Notice to resident and resident’s representative
§ 44–1003.04. Discussion and counseling
§ 44–1003.05. Grounds for transfer or discharge by Mayor
§ 44–1003.06. Notice to facility owner or administrator; informal conference
§ 44–1003.07. Notice to resident and resident’s representative; informal conference
§ 44–1003.08. Emergency transfer or discharge by Mayor
§ 44–1003.09. Hearing to review Mayor’s decision to transfer or discharge
§ 44–1003.10. Transfer and discharge planning and assistance
§ 44–1003.11. Notice of adverse action or voluntary facility closure