Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities must immediately inform the resident, consult with the resident's physician, and notify the resident representative(s) of any accidents resulting in injury, significant changes in the resident's physical, mental, or psychosocial status, a need to alter treatment significantly, or a decision to transfer or discharge the resident. Facilities must also promptly notify the resident and their representative of any changes in room or roommate assignment or resident rights. Additionally, the facility must record and update the address and phone number of the resident representative(s) and disclose in its admission agreement its physical configuration and policies regarding room changes between its different locations. When a significant change in the resident's health status is observed, the facility must contact the physician and the resident representative, if any, to make any required decisions. If the resident dies, the facility must notify the resident's physician immediately in accordance with State law. These changes will help ensure that residents of nursing homes and other healthcare facilities receive quality care and that their rights are respected.

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