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§ 1-1930. Voluntary closing of facility--Notice--Alternative placement of residents--Relocation...

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 63. Public Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Public Health Code
Article 19. Nursing Home Care (Refs & Annos)
Nursing Home Care Act
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-1930
§ 1-1930. Voluntary closing of facility--Notice--Alternative placement of residents--Relocation assistance
Any owner of a facility licensed under this act1 shall give ninety (90) days' notice prior to voluntarily closing a facility or closing any part of a facility, or prior to closing any part of a facility if closing such part will require the transfer or discharge of more than ten percent (10%) of the residents. Such notice shall be given to the Department, to any resident who must be transferred or discharged, to the resident's representative, and to a member of the resident's family, where practicable. Notice shall state the proposed date of closing and the reason for closing. The facility shall offer to assist the resident in securing an alternative placement and shall advise the resident on available alternatives. Where the resident is unable to choose an alternative placement and is not under guardianship, the Department shall be notified of the need for relocation assistance. The facility shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations until the date of closing, including those related to transfer or discharge of residents. The Department may place a relocation team in the facility if needed. Also, the Department may promulgate rules and regulations that establish criteria for the acceleration of the notice requirement if extraordinary circumstances warrant it.

Credits

Laws 1980, c. 241, § 30, eff. Oct. 1, 1980.

Footnotes

Title 63, § 1-1901 et seq.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-1930, OK ST T. 63 § 1-1930
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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