§ 87467 — Resident Participation in Decisionmaking

(a)  Prior to, or within two weeks of the resident's admission, the licensee shall arrange a meeting with the resident, the resident's representative, if any, appropriate facility staff, and a representative of the resident's home health agency, if any, and any other appropriate parties, to prepare a written record of the care the resident will receive in the facility, and the resident's preferences regarding the services provided at the facility.

(1)  At a minimum the written record shall include the date of the meeting, name of individuals who participated and their relationship to the resident, and the agreed-upon services to be provided to the resident.

(2)  If the resident has a regular physician, the licensee shall send a copy of the record  to the physician.

(3)  The licensee shall arrange a meeting with the resident and appropriate individuals identified in Section 87467(a)(1) to review and revise the written record as specified, when there is a significant change in the residents condition, or once every 12 months, whichever occurs first. Significant changes shall include, but not be limited to occurrences specified in Section 87463, Reappraisals.

(4)  The meeting and documentation described in this section may be used to satisfy the reappraisal requirements of Section 87463, Reappraisals.

NOTE:  Authority cited:  Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code.  Reference:  Sections 1569.156 and 1569.80, Health and Safety Code.