The long-term care facility is considering the involuntary discharge of a resident. What should the facility provide the resident prior to making this decision?
1. Access to a psychiatric evaluation
2. Social work counseling
3. Return of the last month's fees
4. A referral to a different long-term care facility
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Rationale: To discharge a resident involuntarily, written notice must be given to the resident, a responsible party, a state agency, or an ombudsman. The resident has the right to social work counseling and a written plan of care. The long-term care facility does not have to provide access to a psychiatric evaluation, refer the patient to another facility, or return the last month's fees.
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