Section 295.1100  Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure

An establishment that offers, advertises or markets to provide care for persons with Alzheimer's disease through an Alzheimer's special care program shall disclose to the Department or to a resident or potential resident of the establishment the following information in writing on request of the Department or resident:

a)         The form of care or treatment that distinguishes the establishment as suitable for persons with Alzheimer's disease;

b)         The philosophy of the establishment concerning the care or treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease;

c)         The establishment's pre-admission, admission, and residency termination procedures;

d)         The establishment's assessment, care planning, and implementation guidelines in the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease, including whether individuals are or are not monitored about eating, drinking, and personal hygiene; whether individuals will be monitored for potentially dangerous behavior while in their rooms; and whether a resident representative will be contacted with concerns that might require a change in the service plan;

e)         The establishment's minimum and maximum staffing ratios, specifying the general licensed health care provider to resident ratio and the trainee health care provider to resident ratio;

f)          The establishment's physical environment, including whether doors are monitored;

g)         Activities available to residents at the establishment;

h)         The role of family members in the care of residents at the establishment; and

i)          The costs of care and treatment under the program. (Section 15 of the Alzheimer's Special Care Disclosure Act)