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MN Stat § 144G.82 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144G — Assisted Living|Section 144G.82 — Additional Responsibilities Of Administration For Assisted Living Facilities With Dementia Care.

144G.82 ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ADMINISTRATION FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES WITH DEMENTIA CARE. Subdivision 1. General. The licensee of an assisted living facility with dementia care is responsible for the care and housing of the persons with dementia and the provision of person-centered care that promotes each resident's dignity, independence, and comfort. This includes the supervision, training, and overall conduct of the staff. Subd. 2. Additional requirements. (a) The licensee must follow the assisted living license requirements and the criteria in this section. (b) The assisted living director of an assisted living facility with dementia care must complete and document that at least ten hours of the required annual continuing educational requirements relate to the care of individuals with dementia. The training must include medical management of dementia, creating and maintaining supportive and therapeutic environments for residents with dementia, and transitioning and coordinating services for residents with dementia. Continuing education credits may include college courses, preceptor credits, self-directed activities, course instructor credits, corporate training, in-service training, professional association training, web-based training, correspondence courses, telecourses, seminars, and workshops. Subd. 3. Policies. (a) In addition to the policies and procedures required in the licensing of all facilities, the assisted living facility with dementia care licensee must develop and implement policies and procedures that address the: (1) philosophy of how services are provided based upon the assisted living facility licensee's values, mission, and promotion of person-centered care and how the philosophy shall be implemented; (2) evaluation of behavioral symptoms and design of supports for intervention plans, including nonpharmacological practices that are person-centered and evidence-informed; (3) wandering and egress prevention that provides detailed instructions to staff in the event a resident elopes; (4) medication management, including an assessment of residents for the use and effects of medications, including psychotropic medications; (5) staff training specific to dementia care; (6) description of life enrichment programs and how activities are implemented; (7) description of family support programs and efforts to keep the family engaged; (8) limiting the use of public address and intercom systems for emergencies and evacuation drills only; (9) transportation coordination and assistance to and from outside medical appointments; and (10) safekeeping of residents' possessions. (b) The policies and procedures must be provided to residents and the residents' legal and designated representatives at the time of move-in. History:  2019 c 60 art 1 s 47; art 2 s 2
MN Stat § 144G.83 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144G — Assisted Living|Section 144G.83 — Additional Training Requirements For Assisted Living Facilities With Dementia Care.

144G.83 ADDITIONAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES WITH DEMENTIA CARE. Subdivision 1. General. (a) An assisted living facility with dementia care must provide residents with dementia-trained staff who have been instructed in the person-centered care approach. All direct care staff assigned to care for residents with dementia must be specially trained to work with residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. (b) Only staff trained as specified in subdivisions 2 and 3 shall be assigned to care for dementia residents. (c) Staffing levels must be sufficient to meet the scheduled and unscheduled needs of residents. Staffing levels during nighttime hours shall be based on the sleep patterns and needs of residents. (d) In an emergency situation when trained staff are not available to provide services, the facility may assign staff who have not completed the required training. The particular emergency situation must be documented and must address: (1) the nature of the emergency; (2) how long the emergency lasted; and (3) the names and positions of staff that provided coverage. Subd. 2. Staffing requirements. (a) The licensee must ensure that staff who provide support to residents with dementia can demonstrate a basic understanding and ability to apply dementia training to the residents' emotional and unique health care needs using person-centered planning delivery. Direct care dementia-trained staff and other staff must be trained on the topics identified during the expedited rulemaking process. These requirements are in addition to the licensing requirements for training. (b) Failure to comply with paragraph (a) or subdivision 1 shall result in a fine under section 144G.31. Subd. 3. Supervising staff training. Persons providing or overseeing staff training must have experience and knowledge in the care of individuals with dementia, including: (1) two years of work experience related to Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, or in health care, gerontology, or another related field; and (2) completion of training equivalent to the requirements in this section and successfully passing a skills competency or knowledge test required by the commissioner. Subd. 4. Preservice and in-service training. Preservice and in-service training may include various methods of instruction, such as classroom style, web-based training, video, or one-to-one training. The licensee must have a method for determining and documenting each staff person's knowledge and understanding of the training provided. All training must be documented. History:  2019 c 60 art 1 s 47; art 2 s 3
MN Stat § 144G.911 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144G — Assisted Living|Section 144G.911 — Restrictions Under Home And Community-based Waivers.

144G.911 RESTRICTIONS UNDER HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED WAIVERS. The resident's rights in section 144G.91, subdivisions 12, 13, and 18, may be restricted for an individual resident only if determined necessary for health and safety reasons identified by the facility through an initial assessment or reassessment under section 144G.70, subdivision 2, and documented in the written service plan under section 144G.70, subdivision 4. Any restrictions of those rights for people served under chapter 256S and section 256B.49 must be documented by the case manager in the resident's coordinated service and support plan (CSSP), as defined in sections 256B.49, subdivision 15, and 256S.10. Nothing in this section affects other laws applicable to or prohibiting restrictions on the resident's rights in section 144G.91, subdivisions 12, 13, and 18. History:  2019 c 54 art 1 s 33; 2019 c 60 art 1 s 11,47
MN Stat § 144G.93 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144G — Assisted Living|Section 144G.93 — Consumer Advocacy And Legal Services.

144G.93 CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND LEGAL SERVICES. Upon execution of an assisted living contract, every facility must provide the resident with the names and contact information, including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, of: (1) nonprofit organizations that provide advocacy or legal services to residents including but not limited to the designated protection and advocacy organization in Minnesota that provides advice and representation to individuals with disabilities; and (2) the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, including both the state and regional contact information. History:  2019 c 60 art 1 s 43,47
MN Stat § 144G.95 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144G — Assisted Living|Section 144G.95 — Office Of Ombudsman For Long-term Care.

144G.95 OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN FOR LONG-TERM CARE. Subdivision 1. Immunity from liability. The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care and representatives of the office are immune from liability for conduct described in section 256.9742, subdivision 2. Subd. 2. Data classification. All forms and notices received by the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care under this chapter are classified under section 256.9744. History:  2019 c 60 art 1 s 32,47
MN Stat § 144G.9999 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144G — Assisted Living|Section 144G.9999 — Resident Quality Of Care And Outcomes Improvement Task Force.

144G.9999 RESIDENT QUALITY OF CARE AND OUTCOMES IMPROVEMENT TASK FORCE. Subdivision 1. Establishment. The commissioner shall establish a Resident Quality of Care and Outcomes Improvement Task Force to examine and make recommendations, on an ongoing basis, on how to apply proven safety and quality improvement practices and infrastructure to settings and providers that provide long-term services and supports. Subd. 2. Membership. The task force shall include representation from: (1) nonprofit Minnesota-based organizations dedicated to patient safety or innovation in health care safety and quality; (2) Department of Health staff with expertise in issues related to safety and adverse health events; (3) consumer organizations; (4) direct care providers or their representatives; (5) organizations representing long-term care providers and home care providers in Minnesota; (6) the ombudsman for long-term care or a designee; (7) national patient safety experts; and (8) other experts in the safety and quality improvement field. The task force shall have at least one public member who either is or has been a resident in an assisted living setting and one public member who has or had a family member living in an assisted living setting. The membership shall be voluntary except that public members may be reimbursed under section 15.059, subdivision 3. Subd. 3. Recommendations. The task force shall periodically provide recommendations to the commissioner and the legislature on changes needed to promote safety and quality improvement practices in long-term care settings and with long-term care providers. The task force shall meet no fewer than four times per year. The task force shall be established by July 1, 2020. History:  2019 c 60 art 1 s 40,47
MN Stat § 144H.01 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.01 — Definitions.

144H.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Application. The terms defined in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 2. Basic services. "Basic services" includes but is not limited to: (1) the development, implementation, and monitoring of a comprehensive protocol of care that is developed in conjunction with the parent or guardian of a medically complex or technologically dependent child and that specifies the medical, nursing, psychosocial, and developmental therapies required by the medically complex or technologically dependent child; and (2) the caregiver training needs of the child's parent or guardian. Subd. 3. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the commissioner of health. Subd. 4. Licensee. "Licensee" means an owner of a prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) center licensed under this chapter. Subd. 5. Medically complex or technologically dependent child. "Medically complex or technologically dependent child" means a child under 21 years of age who, because of a medical condition, requires continuous therapeutic interventions or skilled nursing supervision which must be prescribed by a licensed physician and administered by, or under the direct supervision of, a licensed registered nurse. Subd. 6. Owner. "Owner" means an individual whose ownership interest provides sufficient authority or control to affect or change decisions regarding the operation of the PPEC center. An owner includes a sole proprietor, a general partner, or any other individual whose ownership interest has the ability to affect the management and direction of the PPEC center's policies. Subd. 7. Prescribed pediatric extended care center, PPEC center, or center. "Prescribed pediatric extended care center," "PPEC center," or "center" means any facility that provides nonresidential basic services to three or more medically complex or technologically dependent children who require such services and who are not related to the owner by blood, marriage, or adoption. Subd. 8. Supportive services or contracted services. "Supportive services or contracted services" include but are not limited to speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work services, developmental services, child life services, and psychology services. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 75
MN Stat § 144H.02 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.02 — Licensure Required.

144H.02 LICENSURE REQUIRED. A person may not own or operate a prescribed pediatric extended care center in this state unless the person holds a temporary or current license issued under this chapter. A separate license must be obtained for each PPEC center maintained on separate premises, even if the same management operates the PPEC centers. Separate licenses are not required for separate buildings on the same grounds. A center shall not be operated on the same grounds as a child care center licensed under Minnesota Rules, chapter 9503. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 76
MN Stat § 144H.03 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.03 — Exemptions.

144H.03 EXEMPTIONS. This chapter does not apply to: (1) a facility operated by the United States government or a federal agency; or (2) a health care facility licensed under chapter 144 or 144A. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 77
MN Stat § 144H.04 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.04 — License Application And Renewal.

144H.04 LICENSE APPLICATION AND RENEWAL. Subdivision 1. Licenses. A person seeking licensure for a PPEC center must submit a completed application for licensure to the commissioner, in a form and manner determined by the commissioner. The applicant must also submit the application fee, in the amount specified in section 144H.05, subdivision 1. Effective January 1, 2018, the commissioner shall issue a license for a PPEC center if the commissioner determines that the applicant and center meet the requirements of this chapter and rules that apply to PPEC centers. A license issued under this subdivision is valid for two years. Subd. 2. License renewal. A license issued under subdivision 1 may be renewed for a period of two years if the licensee: (1) submits an application for renewal in a form and manner determined by the commissioner, at least 30 days before the license expires. An application for renewal submitted after the renewal deadline date must be accompanied by a late fee in the amount specified in section 144H.05, subdivision 3; (2) submits the renewal fee in the amount specified in section 144H.05, subdivision 2; (3) demonstrates that the licensee has provided basic services at the PPEC center within the past two years; (4) provides evidence that the applicant meets the requirements for licensure; and (5) provides other information required by the commissioner. Subd. 3. License not transferable. A PPEC center license issued under this section is not transferable to another party. Before acquiring ownership of a PPEC center, a prospective applicant must apply to the commissioner for a new license. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 78
MN Stat § 144H.05 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.05 — Fees.

144H.05 FEES. Subdivision 1. Initial application fee. The initial application fee for PPEC center licensure is $3,820. Subd. 2. Renewal fee. The fee for renewal of a PPEC center license is $1,800. Subd. 3. Late fee. The fee for late submission of an application to renew a PPEC center license is $25. Subd. 4. Change of ownership. The fee for change of ownership of a PPEC center is $4,200. Subd. 5. Nonrefundable; state government special revenue fund. All fees collected under this chapter are nonrefundable and must be deposited in the state treasury and credited to the state government special revenue fund. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 79
MN Stat § 144H.06 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.06 — Application Of Rules For Hospice Services And Residential Hospice Facilities.

144H.06 APPLICATION OF RULES FOR HOSPICE SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL HOSPICE FACILITIES. Minnesota Rules, chapter 4664, shall apply to PPEC centers licensed under this chapter, except that the following parts, subparts, items, and subitems do not apply: (1) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0003, subparts 2, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 38; (2) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0008; (3) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0010, subparts 3; 4, items A, subitem (6), and B; and 8; (4) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0020, subpart 13; (5) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0370, subpart 1; (6) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0390, subpart 1, items A, C, and E; (7) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0420; (8) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0425, subparts 3, item A; 4; and 6; (9) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0430, subparts 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12; (10) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0490; and (11) Minnesota Rules, part 4664.0520. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 80
MN Stat § 144H.07 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.07 — Services; Limitations.

144H.07 SERVICES; LIMITATIONS. Subdivision 1. Services. A PPEC center must provide basic services to medically complex or technologically dependent children, based on a protocol of care established for each child. A PPEC center may provide services up to 14 hours a day and up to six days a week. Subd. 2. Limitations. A PPEC center must comply with the following standards related to services: (1) a child is prohibited from attending a PPEC center for more than 14 hours within a 24-hour period; (2) a PPEC center is prohibited from providing services other than those provided to medically complex or technologically dependent children; and (3) the maximum capacity for medically complex or technologically dependent children at a center shall not exceed 45 children. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 81
MN Stat § 144H.08 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.08 — Administration And Management.

144H.08 ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT. Subdivision 1. Duties of owner. (a) The owner of a PPEC center shall have full legal authority and responsibility for the operation of the center. A PPEC center must be organized according to a written table of organization, describing the lines of authority and communication to the child care level. The organizational structure must be designed to ensure an integrated continuum of services for the children served. (b) The owner must designate one person as a center administrator, who is responsible and accountable for overall management of the center. Subd. 2. Duties of administrator. The center administrator is responsible and accountable for overall management of the center. The administrator must: (1) designate in writing a person to be responsible for the center when the administrator is absent from the center for more than 24 hours; (2) maintain the following written records, in a place and form and using a system that allows for inspection of the records by the commissioner during normal business hours: (i) a daily census record, which indicates the number of children currently receiving services at the center; (ii) a record of all accidents or unusual incidents involving any child or staff member that caused, or had the potential to cause, injury or harm to a person at the center or to center property; (iii) copies of all current agreements with providers of supportive services or contracted services; (iv) copies of all current agreements with consultants employed by the center, documentation of each consultant's visits, and written, dated reports; and (v) a personnel record for each employee, which must include an application for employment, references, employment history for the preceding five years, and copies of all performance evaluations; (3) develop and maintain a current job description for each employee; (4) provide necessary qualified personnel and ancillary services to ensure the health, safety, and proper care for each child; and (5) develop and implement infection control policies that comply with rules adopted by the commissioner regarding infection control. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 82
MN Stat § 144H.09 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.09 — Admission, Transfer, And Discharge Policies; Consent Form.

144H.09 ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND DISCHARGE POLICIES; CONSENT FORM. Subdivision 1. Written policies. A PPEC center must have written policies and procedures governing the admission, transfer, and discharge of children. Subd. 2. Notice of discharge. At least ten days prior to a child's discharge from a PPEC center, the PPEC center shall provide notice of the discharge to the child's parent or guardian. Subd. 3. Consent form. A parent or guardian must sign a consent form outlining the purpose of a PPEC center, specifying family responsibilities, authorizing treatment and services, providing appropriate liability releases, and specifying emergency disposition plans, before the child's admission to the center. The center must provide the child's parents or guardians with a copy of the consent form and must maintain the consent form in the child's medical record. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 83
MN Stat § 144H.10 (2021)
2021 Minnesota Statutes|Chapters 144 - 159 — Health|Chapter 144H — Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Centers|Section 144H.10 — Medical Director.

144H.10 MEDICAL DIRECTOR. A PPEC center must have a medical director who is a physician licensed in Minnesota and certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. History:   1Sp2017 c 6 art 10 s 84