Bill Summary for H 677 (2011-2012)

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Jun 7 2011
S.L. 2011-272

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
House Bill 677 (Public) Filed Wednesday, April 6, 2011
TO PROVIDE ADULT CARE HOMES WITH GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN THE TRANSFER AND DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS, TO MAKE COUNTY DEPARTMENTS OF SOCIAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR PLACING CERTAIN DISCHARGED RESIDENTS, AND TO ENACT APPEAL RIGHTS FOR ADULT CARE HOME RESIDENTS AND ADULT CARE HOMES WITH RESPECT TO DISCHARGE DECISIONS.
Intro. by Lewis.

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House amendments make the following changes to 2nd edition. Amendment #1 creates new subsection (g) to GS 131D-4.8 providing that if a discharge is under appeal or if the adult care home resident discharge team has been convened and no decision has been made, the resident will remain in the facility and is not subject to discharge until an appropriate discharge destination that is acceptable to the resident is located.
Amendment #2 amends GS 131D-4.8(b) to clarify that upon arrival at any adult care home, an individual must be identified to receive a discharge notice on behalf of the resident. Provides that an adult care home must notify a resident, the residents legal representative, and the individual identified to receive a discharge notice of its intent to initiate discharge of the resident, in writing, at least 30 days before discharge.