Delayed Reimbursement of Resident Trust Funds After Death
Penalty
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Summary
The facility failed to reimburse funds from a resident's trust account to the appropriate party within 30 days following the resident's death, as required by regulation. Record review showed that a resident who had passed away had a remaining trust account balance of $378.67, which had not been submitted to the state Office of Financial Recovery (OFR) within the required timeframe. During an interview, the Business Office Manager confirmed that the funds had not yet been submitted as required. This delay resulted in the resident's account not being reconciled within the mandated 30-day period.