Ask Proactive – If a skilled or private pay resident is sent out to the hospital and the resident’s representative does not want to pay to hold the bed, is this an allowable discharge?

by | Mar 29, 2023 | Admissions, Compliance, Regulatory

Q: If a skilled or private pay resident is sent out to the hospital and the resident’s representative does not want to pay to hold the bed, is this an allowable discharge?   A: No, you must permit them to readmit to the next available bed if your facility can...

Ask Proactive – We have a physician who has requested that all patients be seen in her office rather than on-site at the facility. Will this satisfy the physician visit requirements?

by | Feb 23, 2023 | Compliance, Physicians, Q&A, Regulatory

Q: We have a physician who has requested that all patients be seen in her office rather than on-site at the facility. Will this satisfy the physician visit requirements?   A: The regulations do not specifically address a location requirement; however, according...