The adult child of a long-term care facility resident receives a phone call from the director of nursing stating that her parent has 30 days to move out of the home
Under what conditions can a facility require a resident to move? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nonpayment for services received
b. Needs exceeding what the facility can provide
c. Stay is no longer required based on the resident's medical condition
d. Facility is going out of business
e. Frequent disruptive behavior during the night
A, B, C, D
A facility can require a resident to leave in four situations: nonpayment for services, needs that exceed what the facility can provide, the patient's medical condition no longer warrants long-term care, or the facility is going out of business. Being disruptive is not a cause for expel-ling a resident.
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