My father lives in a nursing home, but the staff hints that he may have to leave if his behavior does not improve. How can the Ombudsman Program help?
Persons may not be discharged from a nursing home without thorough preparation, planning and notice, and may only be discharged to what will be considered a safe and permanent setting. This would include persons who are transferred from a nursing home to a hospital for treatment of behavioral challenges. This transfer may not be considered a discharge from the facility, and the facility has the above obligation. The Ombudsman Program may be of assistance to the facility in terms of assisting with problem-solving the behavioral challenges and assisting with referrals to other community education and support agencies. Residents and families served with a notice of involuntary discharge under these circumstances should call the Ombudsman Program immediately.
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