Assisted living facility transfers.

Utah Code § 26B-2-309, under Part 26B-2-3: Long Term Care Ombudsman.

Utah Code § 26B-2-309

26B-2-309. Assisted living facility transfers.

(1) After the ombudsman receives a notice described in Subsection 26B-2-237(3)(b), the ombudsman shall:

(a) review the notice; and

(b) contact the resident or the resident's responsible person to conduct a voluntary interview.

(2) The voluntary interview described in Subsection (1)(b) shall:

(a) provide the resident with information about the services available through the ombudsman;

(b) confirm the details in the notice described in Subsection 26B-2-237(3)(b), including:

(i) the name of the resident;

(ii) the reason for the transfer or discharge;

(iii) the date of the transfer or discharge; and

(iv) a description of the resident's next living arrangement; and

(c) provide the resident an opportunity to discuss any concerns or complaints the resident may have regarding:

(i) the resident's treatment at the assisted living facility; and

(ii) whether the assisted living facility treated the resident fairly when the assisted living facility transferred or discharged the resident.