§19–1413.

    Each nursing home shall:

        (1)    Establish a procedure to provide for the smooth and orderly transfer of residents in the event of closure;

        (2)    Provide a 30-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to closure of the nursing home unless the Department waives the notice requirement;

        (3)    Provide a 15-day notice to residents and their families or guardians prior to termination of public funding unless the Department waives the notice requirement; and

        (4)    Immediately notify, if known, a resident’s family or guardian of:

            (i)    An accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention;

            (ii)    A significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychosocial status; or

            (iii)    A need to alter the resident’s treatment significantly.