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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) The Department, in consultation with residents receiving long-term care services, providers of long-term care services, community advocates, and any other appropriate District agencies, shall conduct a study using a community-based participatory research framework to evaluate the availability of affordable long-term care facilities and long-term care services in the District. The study shall:
(1) Review the availability of affordable long-term care facilities;
(2) Evaluate the number of beds available at long-term care facilities;
(3) Identify the payment sources accepted by long-term care facilities for the provision of long-term care services;
(4) Develop an estimate of the number of District residents who receive long-term care services from long-term care facilities located in Virginia and Maryland;
(5) Assess the availability of long-term care services provided to residents in the District;
(6) Identify the number of residents receiving long-term care services in the District who transitioned in the preceding year to a long-term care facility either within or outside of the District;
(7) Develop an estimate of the number of District residents who may require long-term care services over the next 10-year period; and
(8) Recommend resources to ensure residents have access to affordable long-term care services in the District.
(b) By February 1, 2019, the Department shall submit the study required pursuant to subsection (a) of this section to the Council.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 7-682. Study of long-term care facilities and long-term care services. - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/dc/division-i-government-of-district/dc-code-sect-7-682/
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