Transfer or Discharge Sample Clauses

Transfer or Discharge. 3.1 The Facility shall not involuntarily transfer or discharge the Resident, except (1) for medical reasons; (2) for the Resident’s welfare or the health or safety of other individuals in the Facility; (3) for nonpayment of the rates, fees, and charges due pursuant to this Agreement; (4) by reason of action by the Iowa Department of Human Services; (5) by reason of action by the Professional Standards Review Organization; or (6) if the Facility ceases to operate. The Facility shall provide the Resident with prior notice of Transfer or discharge as required by law. 3.2 The Facility shall not involuntarily move the Resident to another room within the Facility, except (1) for incompatibility with or dis- turbing roommates; (2) for the welfare of the Resident or other residents; (3) for medical, nursing, or psychosocial reasons; (4) to allow a new admission to the Facility which would otherwise not be possible due to separation of roommates by gender; (5) for a change to a semi-private room upon becoming eligible for Title XIX assistance; or (6) for administrative reasons regarding the use and functioning of the Facility. 3.3 The Resident or the Resident’s Legal Representative or Family Member shall have the right at all times to voluntarily discharge the Resident from the Facility, provided that the Administrator of the Facility is given prior notification in order that a proper transfer or discharge can be effected. The Facility requires fourteen days’ advance written notice of a planned discharge or transfer and the Resident will be charged for such days.

Transfer or Discharge. The Facility shall not transfer or discharge a resident unless one of the following conditions are present:

Transfer or Discharge. When a resident is transferred or discharged in a non-emergency situation, the resident or his/her guardian shall be provided with at least fifteen (15) days advance written notice to ensure adequate time to find an alternative placement that is safe and appropriate. The provider has an affirmative responsibility to assist in the transfer or discharge process and to produce a safe and orderly discharge plan. If no discharge plan is possible, then no involuntary non-emergency discharge shall occur until a safe discharge plan is in place. Appropriate information, including copies of pertinent records, shall be transferred with a resident to a new placement. Each notice must be written and include the following: 5.4.1 The reason for the transfer or discharge, including events which are the basis for such action; 5.4.2 The effective date of the transfer or discharge; 5.4.3 Notice of the resident’s right to appeal the transfer or discharge as set forth in Section 5.28; 5.4.4 The mailing address and toll-free telephone number of the Long Term Care Ombudsman Program; 5.4.5 In the case of residents with developmental disabilities or mental illness, the mailing address and telephone number of the Office of Advocacy, Department of Health and Human Services (formerly known as the Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services (BDS)); 5.4.6 The resident’s right to be represented by himself/herself or by legal counsel, a relative, friend or other spokesperson.

Transfer or Discharge. Section A Section B

Transfer or Discharge. As Resident is being admitted for short-term care, the Resident and the Representative hereby acknowledge and expressly waive their rights with respect to notice of discharge from the VMH. In all cases, the VMH may discharge or transfer the Resident with less than thirty (30) days prior notice in the following circumstances: i. The transfer or discharge is necessary for the Resident’s safety and welfare as the Resident’s health care needs exceed the capacity of the VMH; ii. The Resident’s plan of care has been met and the Resident no longer needs the short-term services provided by the VMH; iii. The Resident demonstrates an inability to incrementally progress and/or tolerate a skilled level of rehabilitation services; iv. The Resident is non-compliant with their Interdisciplinary plan of care. v. The Resident no longer meets the criteria for a skilled level of care; vi. The Resident’s physician determines that the Resident has reached their optimum recovery potential; vii. The Resident has exhausted their Medicare benefits; viii. The Resident’s condition or behavior poses a significant risk to the safety and/or health of the Resident or other Residents within the VMH; ix. The Resident or the Representative has failed, after reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay sums due to the VMH or to cause to have Medicare or another governmental or private funding source pay for the VMH’s services; x. The VMH is ordered by state, federal, or local government authorities to discharge the resident; or xi. The VMH ceases to operate.

Transfer or Discharge. When a resident is transferred or discharged in a non-emergency situation, the resident or his/her guardian shall be provided with at least fifteen (15) days advance written notice to ensure adequate time to find an alternative placement that is safe and appropriate. The provider has an affirmative responsibility to assist in the transfer or discharge process and to produce a safe and orderly discharge plan. If no discharge plan is possible, then no involuntary non- emergency discharge shall occur until a safe discharge plan is in place. Appropriate information, including copies of pertinent records, shall be transferred with a resident to a new placement. Each notice must be written and include the following: 5.4.1 The reason for the transfer or discharge, including events which are the basis for such action; 5.4.2 The effective date of the transfer or discharge;