PART III.  OTHER PROVISIONS

 

     [§323F-31]  Maintenance of services.  (a)  The corporation shall notify the legislature of any planned substantial reduction or elimination of direct patient care services.

     (b)  No substantial reduction or elimination of direct patient care services at any facility shall be undertaken by the corporation without the approval of the legislature.

     (c)  The legislature shall maintain review and oversight authority over the provision of direct patient care services provided at each facility and may intervene to counter or restrict any substantial reduction or elimination of patient care services. [L 1996, c 262, pt of §2]