12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-391-290

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 6, November 4, 2024

Section 12VAC5-391-290 - Discharge

A. Patients shall receive five days oral and written notice of a transfer or discharge initiated by the hospice program except under the following circumstances:

1. When a medical emergency exists;

2. For the welfare of the patient or the welfare of employees; or

3. The welfare of other patients in a dedicated hospice facility operated by the hospice program.

B. The hospice program shall make all arrangements necessary to assure continuing care and services including a discharge summary for the receiving hospice or provider.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-391-290

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 23, eff. November 1, 2005.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.5 of the Code of Virginia.