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When a Nursing Home Discharges <br /> a Resident <br /> Federal law prevents nursing homes from discharging (removing) <br /> or transferring (moving to another facility) a resident except for the <br /> following reasons: Nursing <br /> • The resident's welfare cannot be met at thefacility. <br /> aci ity. <br /> • The resident's health has improved sufficiently so the Home <br /> resident no longer needs the services provided by the <br /> facility. Residents' <br /> • The health or safety of individuals is endangered. <br /> • The resident has failed, after reasonable and appropriate Rights <br /> notice, to pay or have paid under Medicare or Medicaid <br /> for residence at the facility. <br /> • The facility closes. <br /> A nursing home must give residents 30 days written notice prior to A Summary Provided by <br /> discharge or transfer. A resident who thinks the above rights have <br /> been violated must request a hearing in writing within 90 days by Florida's Long-Term Care <br /> sending the form given to them by the facility to: Office of Appeals ,. BUDSMAIN PROGRAM <br /> Hearings, 1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 5, Room 203, Our 2 cents is no small change <br /> Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700. (Telephone: 1-850-488-1429) <br /> Requesting a hearing within 10 days stops the removal of the <br /> resident until the hearing process is completed. If you have concerns about the quality of care you are receiving in <br /> a long-term care facility, contact us toll-free at 1-888-831-0404 or <br /> A resident may request assistance from the Long-Term Care visit us online at http://ombudsman.myflorida.com. <br /> Ombudsman Program by calling toll-free 1-888-831-0404. <br /> All services are confidential and provided at no charge. <br /> Distributed courtesy of Florida's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, <br /> administered by the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. <br /> `U <br />