Section 481.67.20. Emergency removal of tenants.

If the department determines that the health or safety of tenants is in jeopardy and the tenants need to be removed from the program, the department shall use the following procedures to ensure a safe and orderly transfer.

         67.20(1) The department shall notify the department of human services, the tenant advocate, the appropriate area agency on aging, and other agencies as necessary and appropriate:

            a.               To alert them to the need to transfer tenants from a program;

            b.               To request assistance in identifying alternative programs or other appropriate settings; and

            c.               To contact the tenants and their legal representatives or family members, if applicable, and others as appropriate, including health care professionals.

         67.20(2) The department shall notify the program of the immediate need to transfer tenants and of any assistance available, in coordination with the appropriate parties under subrule 67.20(1).

         67.20(3) The department, in conjunction with other agencies as necessary and appropriate, shall proceed with the transfer of tenants.

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