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Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 7 AAC 140.580. Required all-inclusive services. (a) A nursing facility shall provide rehabilitative nursing care, including the services of restorative aides and nurses, as part of nursing and supportive care services. (b) If a recipient needs nonemergency, continuous heavy use of oxygen, the nursing facility shall make it available for use at all times. The nursing facility shall submit a request for authorization, on a form provided by the department, shall provide on that form a detailed description of the recipient’s need for continuous heavy use of oxygen, and shall include physician orders or physician or nursing notes. Payment will be made to the nursing facility at the facility’s cost for the oxygen. The amount of oxygen given to the recipient must be accurately metered and measurable to the recipient. On the billing, the nursing facility shall note the metered amount of oxygen and dates used. (c) A nursing facility is responsible for transportation planning. To determine the appropriate type of carrier, the nursing facility shall consider the recipient’s condition, distance to the medical facility or provider of service, and the frequency of the trip. The least expensive mode of transportation must be used consistent with these conditions. (d) Nonemergency, in-state transportation must receive prior authorization from the department. Emergency transportation must be reported to the department as soon as possible but not later than three working days after the transportation occurred. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.040

AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.070 7 AAC 140.585. Absence from nursing facility.