42 U.S.C. § 290jj–1 — Reporting requirement
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Each facility to which this part applies shall notify the appropriate State licensing or regulatory agency, as determined by the Secretary—
- (1)of each death that occurs at each such facility. A notification under this section shall include the name of the resident and shall be provided not later than 24 hours after the time of the individuals 1 So in original. Probably should be “individual’s”. death; and
- (2)of the use of seclusion or restraints in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary, in consultation with the States.