Sec. 21786.
In the case of an emergency closing of a nursing home, or when it is determined by the department that a nursing home is suddenly no longer able to provide adequate patient care, the department shall do both of the following:
(a) Assure that the department of social services has been notified to make arrangements for the orderly and safe discharge and transfer of the patients to another facility.
(b) Place a representative of the department in a facility on a daily basis to do each of the following:
(i) Monitor the discharge of patients to other facilities or locations.
(ii) Ensure that the rights of patients are protected.
(iii) Discuss the discharge and relocation with each patient and next of kin or legal guardian, person, or agency responsible for the patient's placement, maintenance, and care in the facility. The content of the explanation and discussion shall be summarized in writing and shall be made a part of the patient's clinical record.
History: Add. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979 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)
368-1978-17-217 - Part 217 Nursing Homes (333.21701...333.21799e)
Section 333.21702 - Definitions; D to P.
Section 333.21703 - Definitions; P to W.
Section 333.21707 - Prescribing Course of Medical Treatment; Limitations on Authority.
Section 333.21712 - Name of Nursing Home; Change in Name; Prohibited Terms; Rehabilitation Services.
Section 333.21716 - Nursing Home; Influenza Vaccination.
Section 333.21719 - Immediate Access to Acute Care Facilities.
Section 333.21720 - Nursing Home Administrator Required.
Section 333.21720b - Agreement With County Community Mental Health Program.
Section 333.21721 - Bond Required.
Section 333.21731 - Licensee Considered Consumer of Tangible Personal Property.
Section 333.21733 - Repealed. 2009, Act 188, Eff. May 1, 2010.
Section 333.21735 - Requirement of Emergency Generator System in Nursing Home.
Section 333.21743 - Disclosures; Public Inspection.
Section 333.21744 - Professional Advice and Consultation.
Section 333.21755 - Grounds for Refusal to Issue License.
Section 333.21757 - Provisional License.
Section 333.21766 - Written Contract.
Section 333.21775 - Continuation of Medicaid Funding During Appeal, Transfer, or Discharge Period.
Section 333.21776 - Transfer or Discharge of Patient; Plan; Counseling Services.
Section 333.21777 - Holding Bed Open During Temporary Absence of Patient; Option; Title 19 Patients.
Section 333.21781 - Posting of License and Other Information.
Section 333.21782 - Retention of Documents for Public Inspection.
Section 333.21784 - Threatening Medical Condition; Notice; Emergency Treatment; Comfort of Patient.
Section 333.21785 - Discontinuance of Operation; Notice; Relocation of Patients.
Section 333.21786 - Emergency Closing of Nursing Home.
Section 333.21787 - Michigan Public Health Institute; Consultation and Contracts.
Section 333.21791 - Advertising; False or Misleading Information Prohibited.
Section 333.21792 - Commission, Bonus, Fee, or Gratuity; Violation; Penalty.
Section 333.21794 - Use of Dining Assistant to Provide Feeding Assistance to Nursing Home Patient.
Section 333.21796 - Insuring Proper Licensing of Licensed Personnel.
Section 333.21799d - Collection of Civil Penalty; Noncompliance; Order.