NPRA released a new Certified Placement Referral Specialists Exam for ALL professional to take if they do placement.
Go NPRA!
IF YOU HAVE A PLACEMENT OR INDIVIDUAL CHARGING FEE'S THAT ARE NOT THE STANDARD INDUSTRY RATE, ASKING A FEE FOR ALTCS RESIDENTS, OR NOT GIVING YOU A DISCLOSURE - PLEASE SUBMIT THIS TO PASRS (THEY WILL KEEP THIS INFORMATION ANONYMOUS)
~Thank you Randy Medinger for everything you have been doing to help our Industry!
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R4-33-408.
Referral Requirements
A. A manager who is appointed by an assisted living facility that pays a fee to an individual or entity for referral of a resident to the assisted living facility shall ensure that the assisted living facility:
1. Has on file a contract with the individual or entity making the referral;
2. Maintains a file of the names of the residents referred by the individual or entity; and
3. Obtains at the time of admission and maintains a statement, signed by the resident or the resident’s representative or legal guardian, which discloses that:
a. A fee was paid for referring the resident to the assisted living facility;
b. The resident or the resident’s representative or legal guardian was informed of the fee arrangement; and
c. The resident or the resident’s representative or legal guardian was informed of any ownership interest between the assisted living facility and the individual or entity making the referral.
B. A manger shall maintain the records required under subsection (A)(1) for five years and shall maintain the records required under subsections (A)(2) and (A)(3) for five years after the resident ceases to reside in the assisted living facility.
C. A manager shall make the records required under this Section available for review upon request by the Board.
