(a) In this section, 'change in condition' means a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental, or psychological status including: (1) Life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke; (2) Clinical complications such as: (i) Development of a pressure sore; (ii) Onset of recurrent periods of delirium; (iii) Onset of recurrent urinary tract infection; (iv) Onset of depression; or (v) Onset of aggressive or inappropriate behavior; (3) The need to discontinue a medication or treatment because of: (i) Adverse consequences; or (ii) The need to begin a new form of treatment; (4) Evaluation at or admission to a hospital; and (5) Accidents that result in injury having the potential for requiring a physician’s intervention. (b) Consistent with State and federal confidentiality laws and in a timely manner, a nursing home shall notify a resident and, if applicable, the resident’s representative or interested family member of any: (1) Change in condition; (2) Adverse event that may result in a change in condition; (3) Outcome or care that results in an unanticipated consequence; or (4) Corrective action, if appropriate. f any: (1) Change in condition; (2) Adverse event that may result in a change in condition; (3) Outcome or care that results in an unanticipated consequence; or (4) Corrective action, if appropriate. (c) If the Department determines that a nursing home failed to notify a resident, resident’s representative, or interested family member under subsection (b) of this section, the Department shall require as part of a plan of correction that the nursing home notify the resident, the resident’s representative, or interested family member as soon as possible.
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