Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a long-term health care facility shall give written notice to the affected patients or to the guardians of the affected patients at least 30 days prior to any change in the status of the license or in the operation of the facility resulting in the inability of the facility to care for its patients.
If patients’ placement problems are encountered which cannot be satisfactorily resolved within this 30-day period, the State Department of Health Services and the health facility shall agree on an extension which shall not exceed an additional 60 days.
The facility shall provide an appropriate team of professional staff to assist patients and families in obtaining alternative placement.
This section shall not apply to actions initiated by the department to suspend or revoke the license.