Facility Report

10A NCAC 13F

.0700 Admission and Discharge

.0702 DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS

Unsubstantiated

No deficiency

The Complaint Investigation showed insufficient evidence to prove that the facility had inappropriate reasons for a resident's discharge. The resident was not discharged.

10A NCAC 13F

.0700 Admission and Discharge

.0702 DISCHARGE OF RESIDENTS

Unsubstantiated

No deficiency

The complaint investigation showed insufficient evidence that the facility failed to provide notice of discharge and appeal rights. The resident was not discharged.

General Statutes

G.S. 131D - 21 Declaration of residents' rights

(17) To not be transferred or discharged from a facility except for medical reasons, the residents' own or other residents' welfare, nonpayment for the stay, or when the transfer is mandated under State or federal law.The resident shall be given at least 30 days' advance notice to ensure orderly transfer or discharge, except in the case of jeopardy to the health or safety of the resident or others in the home. The resident has the right to appeal a facility's attempt to transfer or discharge the resident pursuant to rules adopted by the Medical Care Commission, and the resident shall be allowed to remain in the facility until resolution of the appeal unless otherwise provided by law.The Medical Care Commission shall adopt rules pertaining to the transfer and discharge of residents that offer protections to residents for safe and orderly transfer and discharge. (1981, c. 923, s. 1; 1983, c. 824, s. 13; 1983(Reg.Sess., 1984), c. 1076; 1997 - 443, s. 11A.118(a); 1999 - 334, s. 1.6; 2000 - 111, s. 3; 2011 - 272, s. 3; 2011 - 314, s. 5.)

Unsubstantiated

No deficiency

The complaint investigation showed insufficient evidence that the facility failed to assure proper discharge and notice.