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Current as of February 09, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 21712. (1) A nursing home shall use the name that appears on the license for its premises.A nursing home shall not change its name without the approval of the department.
(2) A nursing home shall not use the terms “hospital” or “sanitarium” or a term conveying a meaning that is substantially similar to those terms in the name of the nursing home.However, a nursing home may use the term “health center” or “health care center” or “ rehabilitation center” or a term conveying a meaning substantially similar to those terms as long as those terms do not conflict with the terms prohibited by this subsection.
(3) If a nursing home uses the term “rehabilitation center” in its name as allowed under subsection (2), the nursing home shall have the capacity to provide rehabilitation services that include, at a minimum, all of the following:
(a) Physical therapy services.
(b) Occupational therapy services.
(c) Speech therapy services.
(4) A nursing home shall not include in its name the name of a religious, fraternal, or charitable corporation, organization, or association unless the corporation, organization, or association is an owner of the nursing home.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 333. Health § 333.21712 - last updated February 09, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mi/chapter-333-health/mi-comp-laws-333-21712/
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