Transfer from a long-term care facility is being considered for a combative resident.OBRA Resident Rights that impact this decision include
a. a legitimate and documented reason for the transfer.
b. addressing the problem behavior in the care plan.
c. the family preventing the discharge through litigation.
d. the resident has the right to delay the transfer for 20 days.
A
OBRA Resident Rights include the provision of a legitimate reason for the transfer. The other options are not included in the rights as published.
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