§ 63-1-1927. Notice of involuntary transfer or discharge.  


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  • Involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident from a facility shall be preceded by a minimum written notice of ten (10) days.  The ten day requirement shall notapply in any of the following instances:

    1.  When an emergency transfer or discharge is mandated by the resident's health care needs and is in accordance with the written orders and medical justification of the attending physician; or

    2.  When the transfer or discharge is necessary for the physical safety of other residents as documented in the clinical record.