3007.3.1 For the purposes of Options Counseling, “Long-Term Care Facility” means a nursing facility or a licensed level II assisted living facility. For the purposes of the referral through Section Q, “Long-Term Care Facility” means any nursing facility required by federal law to complete an MDS on residents.

3007.3.2 When completing Section Q of the MDS, the long-term care facility shall be required to refer the individual to the “local contact agency” (DHS) if the care plan process determines that it is feasible that the individual may be able to return to the community, or if the individual or representative responds positively to the question, “Do you want to talk with someone about the possibility of returning to the community?”