Section 370.165 Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure

Section 370

Section 370.165  Alzheimer's

Special Care Disclosure

A facility that offers to

provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease through an Alzheimer's

special care unit or center shall disclose to

the Department

or to a

potential or actual client of the facility the following information in writing

on request of the

Department

or client

:

a)

The form of care or treatment that distinguishes the

facility as suitable for persons with Alzheimer's disease;

b)

The philosophy of the facility concerning the care or

treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease;

c)

The facility's pre-admission, admission, and discharge

procedures;

d)

The facility's assessment, care planning, and

implementation guidelines in the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's

disease;

e)

The facility's minimum and maximum staffing ratios,

specifying the general licensed health care provider to client ratio and the

trainee health care provider to client ratio;

f)

The facility's physical environment;

g)

Activities available to clients at the facility;

h)

The role of family members in the care of clients at the

facility; and

i)

The costs of care and treatment under the program or at

the center.

(Section 15 of the Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act)