Nursing facility notified appellant that it intended to discharge her because she was a danger to others; facility did not meet the regulatory requirements related to discharge; notice from facility does not indicate that it was mailed to a designated family member; representative from agency did not clearly indicate how discharge location would be safe or appropriate for appellant.
Category: Inadequate Notice
Appeal 1603204
- Facility informed the appellant of its intent to discharge her for nonpayment. The issue is whether the facility is justified in seeking to discharge the appellant, and whether it followed proper procedures in doing so. Appeal is approved. Decision is to rescind notice and provide reasonable and appropriate notice to the appellant and her representative to pay for (or have Medicaid or Medicare) her stay at the facility.
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