Health and Safety Code section 1599.78

(a)

A contract of admission shall state that except in an emergency, a resident may not be involuntarily transferred or discharged from a long-term health care facility unless the resident and, if applicable, the resident’s representative, is given reasonable notice in writing and transfer or discharge planning as required by law. The written notice shall state the reason for the transfer or discharge.

(b)

The facility shall promptly notify the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman in every case of involuntary discharge as specified in Section 1439.7.

(c)

The provisions of this section are intended to be consistent with federal law and regulations.

Source: Section 1599.78, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=1599.­78.­ (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

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