July 25, 2024

Assisted Living Facilities Required to Make Available Survey Plans of Correction

On July 25, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry

Effective Aug. 1, 2024, Assisted Living Facilities are required to make available a copy of the facility’s most recent plan of correction documenting the actions taken by the facility to comply with the correction orders.

Provide Copy of Plan

This must be done in a manner readily accessible to residents and others. Additionally, a paper copy must be made available upon request.

When requested, after the plan of correction is made available, a copy must be provided within 30 days and in a format determined by the facility, except the facility must make reasonable accommodations in providing the plan of correction in another format, including a paper copy, upon request.

As you determine how your facility will make the plan available, consider if residents and others will have ready access to the posting, whether in your facility or on your website, and how you will communicate the availability of the plan.

Prior to Aug. 1, 2024, Assisted Living Facilities were required to develop a plan of correction by the correction order date, document the plan in their records, and provide the plan and the facility's actions to respond to the correction orders to MDH upon request. The change in the statute now requires that the plan be made available to residents and others.

Interpretation of Compliance

LeadingAge Minnesota has several clarifying questions that are being posed to the MN Department of Health related to their interpretation of compliance with this new requirement. Watch for updates in upcoming issues of Advantage.