The Long-Term Care Facility Is Considering the Involuntary Discharge of a Resident

question 3

Multiple Choice

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?

• A) A referral to a different long-term care facility
• B) Return of the last month's fees
• C) Access to a psychiatric evaluation
• D) Social work counseling if requested
• E) Written notice

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