Resident Discharged While Appeal Pending
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to comply with its own Transfer and Discharge policy and federal requirements by discharging a resident while an appeal of the discharge was still pending. According to the facility's policy and the discharge notice provided to the resident, residents have the right to remain in the facility until a decision on their appeal is rendered. In this case, a resident was issued a 30-day discharge notice and subsequently filed an appeal within the allowed timeframe. Despite being notified of the pending appeal, the facility proceeded to discharge the resident on the effective date listed in the notice, prior to the resolution of the appeal. This action was confirmed through record review and interview with the facility administrator.