The California Department of Health has issued a new All Facilities Letter outlining changes to notice and planning requirements for long-term care (LTC) facilities. Effective from January 1, 2018, LTC facilities must provide 60 days' notice to residents, the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, the Department of Health Care Services, and any affected health plan prior to any change in licensure status or operations. The facilities are also required to hold a community meeting for residents and their families within 30 days of providing notice. Additionally, LTC facilities must ensure that a licensed professional and facility nursing staff complete an assessment of the resident's social and physical functioning before notifying the resident of the transfer. If the facility is likely to transfer 10 or more residents, a proposed relocation plan must be submitted to the California Department of Public Health at least 30 days prior to providing written transfer notice to any resident. The department will approve or reject the relocation plan within 14 working days of receipt. Failure to comply with these regulations may result in penalties for the LTC facilities.
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