SECTION 310:663-29-2. Notice of voluntary closure

(a)   Timeline for notice of intent to close. A continuum of care facility or assisted living center shall notify all residents, their representatives, and the Department in writing at least ninety (90) days before any of the following:

(1)   voluntary cessation of business; or

(2)   closure of all or part of a continuum of care facility or assisted living center.

(b)   Contents of notice. The notice of closure shall state:

(1)   the proposed date of closing;

(2)   the reason for closing;

(3)   an offer to assist the resident in securing an alternative placement;

(4)   advise the resident or resident's representative on available housing alternatives and that 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;

(5)   the facility shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations until the date of closing, including those related to transfer or discharge of residents.

(c)   Final notice of closure. Following the move-out of the last resident, the continuum of care facility or assisted living center shall provide the Department, in writing, the following:

(1)   the effective date of closure based on the discharge date of the last resident;

(2)   a list of residents transferred or discharged and the location to where they relocated, whether another continuum of care facility or assisted living center or alternative placement; and

(3)   the plan for storage of resident records pursuant to 310:663-19-3(g)(relating to preservation of resident records) and the name, address and phone number of the person responsible for the records.

[Source: Added at 15 Ok Reg 2605, eff 6-25-98; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2007, eff 6-25-07; Amended at 25 Ok Reg 2460, eff 7-11-08]

Note

EDITOR’S NOTE: See Editor's Note at beginning of this Chapter.