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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".66" citation="COMAR 10.07.02.66" title_num="10" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="02" heading="Relocation of Residents.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The facility shall develop and implement a written plan to provide for the smooth and orderly transfer of residents if the facility closes.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The plan for relocation shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A description of how residents, families, or guardians will be notified and by whom;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Sample letters and other documents that will be used during a closure;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Procedures for notifying Medicaid and other payment sources;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Procedures for notifying the Office of Health Care Quality; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A mechanism to ensure the safe and orderly transfer of residents that takes into account:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Roommates, medical care, religious affiliation, geographical location and payer source;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Proper assessment and identification of any special needs;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Transfer of medical information and records; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Transfer of personal property.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>