ࡱ> '1&a &4bjbjxx g:N\N\U 8884$>,pJFb>>>>>>>$IAC6>-r"rr6>88c>("("("r888>("r>("("<8pl;IQK^:,=y>0>D:(E|hEXl;El;rr("rrrrr6>6>Drrr>rrrrErrrrrrrrr > : Dear [Provider Administrator] It has come to my attention that a resident of your facility, [client name], is currently at the hospital, prepared for discharge, and wants to return to your facility. My client [and/or their legal representative] has been informed that you are unwilling to allow this return. [Client name] wants to return to your facility. I am offering assistance to review this situation and to help [client name] assert his/her right to return to your facility and right to due process. As a Regional Ombudsman, I understand that you may have concerns about [insert reason for discharge e.g. health and safety of other individuals, cant meet resident needs, etc.]. These situations may be very complex and often require negotiation and problem-solving to reach a satisfactory resolution. Specific to this situation, I would like to highlight [include here specifics to client situation re: rights, federal regulations, bed hold policy requirement, discharge notice requirement, etc.]. [Space holder for specifics] It is my expectation that you will allow and expedite [clients name]s return to your facility. Below are applicable rights, Federal and State regulations, and guidance pertaining to bed hold and discharge notice requirements, as well as Medical Assistance Prohibited Practices and case law on this matter. Please review accordingly: Combined Federal and MN Residents Bill of Rights:  HYPERLINK "http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/consumerinfo/your_rights_eng_reg.pdf" http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/consumerinfo/your_rights_eng_reg.pdf In particular, 40. Admission, Transfer and Discharge Rights and 41. Notice of Bed-Hold Policy and Readmission. State Operations Manual (SOM)/Federal Regulations:  HYPERLINK "https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf" https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_pp_guidelines_ltcf.pdf In particular, 483.12 (a) and (b), Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Rights Leave Day Guidance document linked from MN Department of Human Services Nursing Facility Rates and Policy (NFRP) Division page:  HYPERLINK "http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_164542" http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_164542 In particular, scenarios and residents rights regarding hospital leave when a resident undergoes a transfer to an inpatient hospital for medically necessary treatment with the expectation that the resident will return to the facility. MN Statute 256B.48 Conditions for Participation (in the Medical Assistance Program) and Prohibited Practice:  HYPERLINK "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=256B.48" https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=256B.48 In particular, 256B.48(g) Refusing, for more than 24 hours, to accept a resident returning to the same bed or a bed certified for the same level of care, in accordance with a physician's order authorizing transfer, after receiving inpatient hospital services. MDH Bulletin 94-1 Nursing Home Discharge/Transfer Notice:  HYPERLINK "http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/ib94_1.htm" http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/fpc/profinfo/ib94_1.htm Matter of Involuntary Discharge or Transfer of J. S. By Ebenezer Hall, 512 N.W.2d 604, 609 (Minn. App. 1994), 42 C.F.R. 483.12:  HYPERLINK "http://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/court-of-appeals/1994/c6-93-1718.html" http://law.justia.com/cases/minnesota/court-of-appeals/1994/c6-93-1718.html It is settled law that each nursing facility resident has the right not to be transferred or discharged involuntarily unless substantive and due process criteria have been met. If necessary, I will make referral on behalf of [client name] to other appropriate entities for further review: MN Department of Health (MDH) Office of Health Facilities Complaints (OHFC) to assess whether your facilitys obligations were met under the regulations. Legal resources willing to assist consumers on this systemic issue of long-term care settings refusing to readmit residents to their nursing home following an acute hospital stay: Elder Law Practice Group, Interprofessional Center for Counseling & Legal Services, University of St. Thomas Minneapolis Office of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services As an advocate for the resident, my goal is to assist the resident in returning to his/her home at your facility and to address and resolve the concerns your facility may have about his/her ongoing residency at your facility. I look forward to your review and response. 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