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4658.0465 TRANSFER, DISCHARGE, AND DEATH.

Subpart 1.

Discharge summary at death.

When a resident dies, the nursing home must compile a discharge summary that includes the date, time, and cause of death.

Subp. 2.

Other discharge.

When a resident is transferred or discharged for any reason other than death, the nursing home must compile a discharge summary that includes the date and time of transfer or discharge, reason for transfer or discharge, transfer or discharge diagnoses, and condition.

Subp. 3.

Transfer or discharge to another facility.

When a resident is transferred or discharged to another health care facility or program, the nursing home must send the discharge summary compiled according to subpart 2, and pertinent information about the resident's immediate care and sufficient information to ensure continuity of care prior to or at the time of the transfer or discharge to the other health care facility or program. Additional information not necessary for the resident's immediate care may be sent to the new health care facility or program at the time of or after the transfer or discharge.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144A.04; 144A.08; 256B.431

History:

20 SR 303

Published Electronically:

October 11, 2007

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