[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of York County
as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 2-9-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-02]
A.
Whereas, the York County Nursing Home provides long-term nursing
care for residents of the home, in compliance with regulations developed
by the Pennsylvania Department of Health; and
B.
Whereas, from time to time, residents may be required to make payments
to the County of York for care provided by the York County Nursing
Home that are not covered by private insurance, medicare or medicaid;
and
C.
Whereas, the County may wish to enter into a payment agreement with
residents for amounts due the County of York; and
D.
Whereas, the County is required by federal HIPAA regulations to protect
and preserve a resident's rights by not having their name(s)
and institutionalization a matter of public record.
For all amounts due to the York County Nursing Home, a payment
agreement between the parties will be required stipulating the amount
to be paid to the County of York and the terms thereof.
The York County Nursing Home Administrator will be authorized
to sign all resident payment agreements on behalf of the Board of
Commissioners.
A copy of the payment agreement will be provided to the York
County Treasurer's Office and the Controller.
