New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-P - Former Division of Public Health Services
Chapter He-P 800 - RESIDENTIAL CARE AND HEALTH FACILITY RULES
Part He-P 807 - RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION FACILITIES
Section He-P 807.15 - Client Admission Criteria, Temporary Absence, Transfer, and Discharge Criteria

(a) The licensee shall only admit an individual or retain a client whose needs are compatible with the facility and the services and programs offered, and whose needs can be met by the RTRF.

(b) A licensee shall not deny admission to any person because that person does not have a guardian or an advanced directive, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, established in accordance with RSA 137-H or RSA 137-J.

(c) The client shall be transferred or discharged, as defined in RSA 151:19, I-a and VII, in accordance with RSA 151:21, V, for reasons including, but not limited to, the following:

(d) The licensee shall develop a discharge plan with the input of the client and the guardian or agent, if any.

(e) The following documents shall accompany the client upon transfer:

(f) If the transfer or discharge referenced in (c) above is required by the reasons listed in RSA 151:26, II(b) , a written notice shall be given to the client as soon as practicable prior to transfer or discharge.

(g) Notwithstanding (a) and (c) above, a client receiving hospice care from a licensed home health hospice caregiver, may remain in the RTRF upon written agreement with the client or his/her legal guardian and the RTRF.