California AB2135 mandates long-term health care facilities to notify local ombudsmen of resident transfers or discharges and comply with hearing.

California AB2135 requires long-term health care facilities to notify local ombudsmen of any resident transfers or discharges initiated by the facility. The facility must also send a copy of the notice to the local ombudsman at the same time it is provided to the resident or their representative. The bill mandates that translated or accessible-format copies of the notice be made available to the ombudsman. It also requires facilities to comply with hearing decisions within three days, with penalties for non-compliance.

California AB2135 mandates long-term health care facilities to notify local ombudsmen of resident transfers or discharges and comply with hearing.

California AB2135 requires long-term health care facilities to notify local ombudsmen of any resident transfers or discharges initiated by the facility. The facility must also send a copy of the notice to the local ombudsman at the same time it is provided to the resident or their representative. The bill mandates that translated or accessible-format copies of the notice be made available to the ombudsman. It also requires facilities to comply with hearing decisions within three days, with penalties for non-compliance.