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(1) notify the resident and the resident's responsible person, if any, in writing and in a language and a manner that is most likely to be understood by the resident and the resident's responsible person, of:
(a) the reasons for the transfer or discharge;
(b) the effective date of the transfer or discharge;
(c) the location to which the resident will be transferred or discharged, if known; and
(d) the name, address, email, and telephone number of the ombudsman;
(2) send a copy, in English, of the notice described in Subsection (1)(a) to the ombudsman on the same day on which the facility delivers the notice described in Subsection (1)(a) to the resident and the resident's responsible person;
(3) provide the notice described in Subsection (1)(a) at least 30 days before the day on which the resident is transferred or discharged, unless:
(a) notice for a shorter period of time is necessary to protect:
(i) the safety of individuals in the facility from endangerment due to the medical or behavioral status of the resident; or
(ii) the health of individuals in the facility from endangerment due to the resident's continued residency;
(b) an immediate transfer or discharge is required by the resident's urgent medical needs; or
(c) the resident has not resided in the facility for at least 30 days;
(4) update the transfer or discharge notice as soon as practicable before the transfer or discharge if information in the notice changes before the transfer or discharge;
(5) orally explain to the resident:
(a) the services available through the ombudsman; and
(b) the contact information for the ombudsman;
(6) provide and document the provision of preparation and orientation, in a language and manner the resident is most likely to understand, for a resident to ensure a safe and orderly transfer or discharge from the facility; and
(7) in the event of a facility closure, provide written notification of the closure to the ombudsman, each resident of the facility, and each resident's responsible person.