ARM 37.100.139
ARM 37.100.139. DISCHARGE CRITERIA
Cite as Mont. Admin. R. 37.100.139
(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.