Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.100 - LICENSURE OF COMMUNITY RESIDENCES
Subchapter 37.100.1 - Adult Foster Care Homes
Rule 37.100.139 - DISCHARGE CRITERIA
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.100.139
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The provider will not discharge or transfer a resident from the AFCH without prior planning, including:
(a) providing a written 30-day
prior notice to the resident or resident's legal representative; and
(b) maintaining a record that includes:
(i) the date of discharge;
(ii) the reason for discharge;
(iii) the disposition of money, valuables,
and medications held for safekeeping; and
(iv) a forwarding address of the resident or
the resident's legal representative.
(2) A resident may be involuntarily discharged in less than 30 days for the following reasons:
(a) the resident has a medical
emergency;
(b) the resident
exhibits behavior that poses an immediate danger to self or others;
or
(c) the resident has not resided
in the facility for 30 days.
50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA; IMP, 50-5-103, 50-5-215, MCA;
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