Nevada § 449A.286 - Assistance to and consultation with resident concerning discharge

§ 449A.286. Assistance to and consultation with resident concerning discharge

1. Before discharging a resident, a residential facility for groups shall offer assistance

to the resident and any representative of the resident concerning the discharge and

relocation of the resident. Such assistance must include, without limitation, information on available alternative

placements. 2. Except in an emergency, a residential facility for groups shall involve a resident

and his or her representative, if applicable, in planning the relocation of the resident

and allow the resident or his or her representative to choose among the available

alternative placements. Any emergency placement must be temporary and must terminate when the resident or

his or her representative is able to offer input on the final decision concerning

the placement of the resident. A residential facility for groups shall not require a resident to remain in a temporary

or permanent placement. 3. In nonemergency situations, and where possible in an emergency, a residential facility

for groups that transfers or discharges a resident shall, in consultation with the

resident and his or her representative, if applicable, design and implement a transition

plan in advance of the transfer or discharge. 4. A residential facility for groups is not in violation of this section or subject

to disciplinary action if: (a) A resident returns to the facility after an emergency transfer or discharge;

and (b) The emergency transfer or discharge was necessary to address health care needs

of the resident which are outside the scope of care that the facility is legally authorized

to provide.