Lack of Hospital Transfer Agreement
Penalty
No penalty information released
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Summary
The facility failed to establish and maintain a written transfer agreement with at least one area hospital that is approved for participation in Medicare or Medicaid programs. During an interview, the Regional Director of Clinical Operations confirmed that the facility did not have a transfer agreement with any local hospital. This deficiency was identified through interviews and record review, and it was noted that the facility was unable to provide documentation of such agreements when requested by surveyors. No specific residents or their medical conditions were mentioned in the report, and the findings were based on staff interviews and the absence of required documentation.