Missouri § 198.071 Death of a resident, persons to contact prior to transfer of deceased.

Missouri Statutes

§ 198.071 — Death of a resident, persons to contact prior to transfer of deceased.

Missouri § 198.071

Title XIIPUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Ch. 198Nursing Homes and Facilities

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Mo. Rev. Stat. § 198.071 (2026).

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The staff of a residential care facility, an assisted living facility, an intermediate care facility, or a skilled nursing facility shall attempt to contact the resident's immediate family or a resident's responsible party, and shall contact the attending physician and notify the local coroner or medical examiner immediately upon the death of any resident of the facility prior to transferring the deceased resident to a funeral home.

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The staff of a residential care facility, an assisted living facility, an intermediate care facility, or a skilled nursing facility shall attempt to contact the resident's immediate family or a resident's responsible party, and shall contact the attending physician and notify the local coroner or medical examiner immediately upon the death of any resident of the facility prior to transferring the deceased resident to a funeral home.