1. The health, frailty, need or acuity level required of consumers of congregate housing services as determined by use of the medical eligibility assessment mechanism;

2. Performance standards for providers of congregate housing services; and

3. The use and impact of consumer satisfaction surveys.

By October 15, 2001, the department shall report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on the congregate housing rules and any action being taken with regard to the rules.

SUMMARY

This resolve directs the Department of Human Services to review and amend the rules regarding congregate housing to ensure compliance with Public Law 1999, chapter 731, Part BBBB. Particular attention must be given to health, frailty, need or acuity level, performance standards and the use and impact of consumer satisfaction surveys. By October 15, 2001, the department must report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services on the congregate housing rules and any action being taken with regard to the rules.