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5160-3-02.7 - Nursing facilities (NFs): emergency and disaster plan, resident relocation, and required notifications. (New/Final File)
Ohio Medicaid·OH · Geriatrics·Managed Care
Effective date
Jun 24, 2016
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Ohio Department of Medicaid has updated Rule 5160-3-02.7 regarding emergency and disaster planning requirements for nursing facilities. This policy establishes requirements for emergency management plans, resident relocation procedures, and notification protocols that nursing facilities must follow.
Action Required
No immediate action required for billing teams. This policy addresses operational emergency planning requirements for nursing facilities rather than billing or coding changes. Nursing facility administrators should review emergency preparedness protocols to ensure compliance with Ohio Medicaid requirements.