ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                             Ch. 426

(iv) [Is] IF WRITTEN, IS in large, easily legible type and in formats
accessible to the resident; AND

(V) INCLUDES A LIST OF LEGAL, ADVOCACY, AND GOVERNMENT
AGENCY RESOURCES.

(2)     The Department, in consultation with the State agencies that
implement the home- and community-based services programs, shall prepare,
distribute, and update as necessary the [one-page] information [sheet] required
under paragraph (1) of this subsection.

(3)     The [one-page] information [sheet] required under paragraph (1) of
this subsection shall be made available to the resident:

(i) Upon admission or discharge of the resident; and

(ii) [At least one time annually at the request of the resident]
WHEN THE RESIDENT INDICATES A PREFERENCE TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY,
EITHER DURING THE RESIDENT'S QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT OR AT ANY OTHER TIME.

(4)     The social worker shall request that the resident sign an
acknowledgment of receipt of the information [sheet] provided by the social worker
that shall be kept in the resident's medical record.

[(c) If a resident is unable to contact outside entities without assistance, or a
resident requests assistance, the social worker shall refer the resident to persons
from the Department that can provide information or case management services that
will enable the resident to learn about receiving long-term care services in the
community.

(d)     The long-term care case manager at a local department of social services
shall:

(1)     Provide assistance to residents and make referrals to persons that
may help in obtaining additional information, case management services, or
evaluation services related to Medical Assistance waiver programs or other options
for receiving long-term care services in the community;

(2)     Provide the same information to the resident's health care
representative or legal guardian; and

(3)     Ensure that a copy of the information provided is kept in a resident's
client file.

(e)     When a resident indicates an interest in receiving long-term care services
in the community, the long-term care case manager at a local department of social
services shall refer the resident within 10 days to persons that will provide
information or case management services that will enable the resident to consider the
options that may be available and apply for benefits if the resident chooses.]

(C) IF A RESIDENT INDICATES AN INTEREST IN OR A PREFERENCE FOR LIVING
IN THE COMMUNITY, THE NURSING FACILITY SHALL REFER THE RESIDENT TO THE
DEPARTMENT, OR THE DEPARTMENT'S DESIGNEE, FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

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