Sec. 20178.
(1) Beginning not more than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, a health facility or agency that is a nursing home, home for the aged, or county medical care facility that represents to the public that it provides inpatient care or services or residential care or services, or both, to persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition shall provide to each prospective patient, resident, or surrogate decision maker a written description of the services provided by the health facility or agency to patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition. A written description shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) The overall philosophy and mission reflecting the needs of patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition.
(b) The process and criteria for placement in or transfer or discharge from a program for patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition.
(c) The process used for assessment and establishment of a plan of care and its implementation.
(d) Staff training and continuing education practices.
(e) The physical environment and design features appropriate to support the function of patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition.
(f) The frequency and types of activities for patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition.
(g) Identification of supplemental fees for services provided to patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or a related condition.
(2) As used in this section, "represents to the public" means advertises or markets the facility as providing specialized Alzheimer's or dementia care services.
History: Add. 2000, Act 500, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 17 - Facilities and Agencies (333.20101...333.22260)
368-1978-17-201 - Part 201 General Provisions (333.20101...333.20211)
Section 333.20101 - Meanings of Words and Phrases; Principles of Construction.
Section 333.20102 - Definitions; A.
Section 333.20104 - Definitions; C to G.
Section 333.20106 - Definitions; H.
Section 333.20108 - Definitions; I to N.
Section 333.20109 - Definitions; N to S.
Section 333.20121-333.20127 - Repealed. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022.
Section 333.20144 - Licensing on Basis of Approved Building Program.
Section 333.20151 - Cooperation; Professional Advice and Consultation.
Section 333.20155a - Repealed. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022.
Section 333.20158 - Biannual Inspection Reports for Certain Entities.
Section 333.20169 - HIV Infected Test Subject; Compliance With Reporting Requirements; Definitions.
Section 333.20170 - Medical Records Access; Compliance.
Section 333.20172 - Policies and Procedures; Publication and Distribution.
Section 333.20173 - Repealed. 2006, Act 28, Eff. Apr. 1, 2006.
Section 333.20174 - Practice Agreement; Designation of Physician by Health Facility or Agency.
Section 333.20176a - Health Facility or Agency; Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Fine.
Section 333.20182 - Abortion; Objection; Participation in Medical Procedures Not Required; Immunity.
Section 333.20183 - Abortion; Refusal to Give Advice; Refusal to Participate In; Immunity.
Section 333.20188 - Repealed. 2004, Act 119, Eff. Nov. 27, 2005.
Section 333.20189a - Written Practice Agreement; Condition of Employment; Prohibited.
Section 333.20192 - Do-Not-Resuscitate Order; Execution Not Required.
Section 333.20193 - Compliance.
Section 333.20197 - Human Cloning in Facility Owned or Operated by Health Facility or Agency.
Section 333.20199 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 333.20202 - Responsibilities of Patient or Resident.
Section 333.20203 - Guidelines; Immunity; Other Remedies at Law Neither Expanded nor Diminished.
Section 333.20211 - Repealed. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022.