Failure to Provide Written Transfer Notice to Resident Representative
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to provide a written transfer notice to a resident's representative when the resident was transferred to the emergency room. According to the facility's own policy, both the resident and their representative must be notified in writing of the specific reason for transfer, the effective date, and the location of transfer or discharge. Record review showed that the resident, who had a diagnosis of cerebral infarction, was transferred to the emergency room, but no written notification was sent to the representative. During an interview, the Administrator confirmed that no written notification was provided because the resident returned within a few hours, and staff did not believe it was necessary in this situation.