Sec. 26b.
(1) Beginning not more than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section, an adult foster care large group home, an adult foster care small group home, or an adult foster care congregate facility that represents to the public that it provides inpatient or residential care or services, or both, to persons with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions shall provide to each prospective patient, resident, or surrogate decision maker a written description of the services provided by the home or facility to patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions. A written description shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:
(a) The overall philosophy and mission reflecting the needs of residents with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions.
(b) The process and criteria for placement in or transfer or discharge from a program for residents with alzheimer's disease or related conditions.
(c) The process used for assessment and establishment of a plan of care and its implementation.
(d) Staff training and continuing education practices.
(e) The physical environment and design features appropriate to support the function of residents with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions.
(f) The frequency and types of activities for residents with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions.
(g) Identification of supplemental fees for services provided to patients or residents with Alzheimer's disease or related conditions.
(2) As used in this section, “represents to the public” means advertises or markets the facility as providing specialized Alzheimer's or dementia care services.
History: Add. 2000, Act 476, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001
Last modified: October 10, 2016