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§ 8003. Public hearing

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 50 P.S. Mental Health

Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes
Title 50 P.S. Mental Health
Chapter 16. Health or Mental Retardation Facility Closure Act
50 P.S. § 8003
§ 8003. Public hearing
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(a) Requirement.--Within 30 days after a closure announcement or reduction the department must hold a public hearing in the county where the facility is located. In the case of a closure, the hearing shall be held within 30 days after the department announces a decision to close a facility. In the case of a reduction, the hearing shall be held within 30 days after the resident/patient census or staff reduction of 20% has occurred. Nothing in this act shall require the department to hold additional hearings regarding further reductions at the same facility.
(b) Subjects.--The hearing under subsection (a) must consider each of the following subjects which is relevant to the closure or reduction:
(1) Estimated timelines for the implementation of the closure or reduction.
(2) Types and array of available services for individuals with disabilities and their families.
(3) Rights of individuals with disabilities and their families.
(4) Process used to develop a community living plan.
(5) Individual and community monitoring and safeguards to protect health and safety.
(6) Responsibilities of State and local government.
(7) Process used to transfer ownership or reuse property.
(8) Other issues identified by the department which may affect individuals with disabilities and their families, employees and the community.

Credits

1999, April 28, P.L. 24, No. 3, § 3, effective in 30 days.
50 P.S. § 8003, PA ST 50 P.S. § 8003
Current through Act 10 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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