Delayed Transfer of Resident Trust Funds After Discharge
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to ensure that resident trust fund balances were reimbursed to the state Office of Financial Recovery (OFR) within 30 days of discharge or death, as required by policy and regulation. Specifically, one resident's trust fund balance of $229.61 was not transferred to the OFR until over three months after discharge, and another resident's balance of $55.84 was transferred four days past the 30-day requirement. These delays were confirmed by the Business Office Manager during an interview and were identified through record review. The facility's policy states that resident personal funds must be returned to the resident, responsible party, or as directed by state regulation upon discharge or death.