2000 Minnesota Statutes

     251.013 Ah-Gwah-Ching center. 

    Subdivision 1.    Intent.  It is the intent of the 
 legislature that the Ah-Gwah-Ching center continue operation in 
 Walker, Minnesota, as a provider of nursing care to geriatric 
 and other residents whose aggressive or difficult to manage 
 behavioral needs cannot be met in their home community. 

    Subd. 2.    Admissions criteria.  An individual who has 
 a documented history of behavioral patterns that pose a 
 substantial risk of harm to the individual, other vulnerable 
 adults, staff, or visitors is eligible for placement at the 
 Ah-Gwah-Ching center if the individual meets all other 
 admissions criteria. 

    Subd. 3.    Geriatric rapid assessment stabilization 
 program.  The Ah-Gwah-Ching center shall provide information 
 on the geriatric rapid assessment stabilization program (GRASP) 
 or emergency admittance programs to nursing facilities 
 throughout the state and shall promote and encourage the use of 
 these programs by these facilities. 

    HIST: 2000 c 310 s 1