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?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.
Select all that apply.
1. A referral to a different long-term care facility
2. Return of the last month's fees
3. Access to a psychiatric evaluation
4. Social work counseling if requested
5. Written notice
4,5
Rationale: The facility does not have to refer the resident to a different facility.
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