Requirements For Termination Of Admission Agreement

01. Notification. Before a facility discharges a resident, the facility must notify the resident or their representative in writing and their representative of the discharge and the cause. (7-1-26) 02. Facility Responsibility During Resident Discharge. The facility is responsible to assist the resident with transfer by providing a list of skilled nursing facilities, other residential assisted living facilities, and certified family homes that may meet the needs of the resident. (7-1-26) 03. Written Notice of Discharge. The written notice of discharge must include the following: (3-15-22) a. The specific reason for the discharge; (3-15-22) b. The effective date of the discharge; (3-15-22) c. A statement informing the resident of their appeal rights including timelines and methods; (7-1-26) d. The name, address, and telephone number of the local ombudsman; (3-15-22) e. The name, address, and telephone number of Disability Rights Idaho; (3-15-22) f. If the resident fails to pay fees to the facility during the discharge appeal process, the resident's appeal of the involuntary discharge becomes null and void and the discharge notice applies; and (7-1-26) g. When the notice does not contain all the above required information, the notice is void and must be reissued. (3-15-22) 04. Resident's Appeal of Involuntary Discharge. A resident may appeal all discharges, with the exception of an involuntary discharge in the case of nonpayment or emergency conditions that require the resident to be transferred to protect the resident or other residents in the facility from harm. (7-1-26) 05. Receipt of Appeal. The Department must receive the appeal request within thirty (30) calendar IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.03.22 Department of Health and Welfare Residential Assisted Living Facilities Section 250 Page 13 days of receipt of written notice of discharge. (7-1-26) 218. – 249. (RESERVED)