048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-5

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-5 - Transfer or Discharge of Residents

(a) A resident may be voluntarily transferred to another institution or discharged for the home. The resident shall be responsible for all voluntary transfers or discharges. The home shall be responsible for:

• (i) Records, including a transfer summary, to accompany the resident at the time of transfer; and

• (ii) Instructions for care of the resident to be given to the institution receiving the resident.

(b) A resident may be involuntarily discharged from the home for medical reasons as determined by the nursing and medical staff at the home and approved by the superintendent and agency. If a decision is made to involuntarily discharge a resident, the home shall:

• (i) Comply with applicable agency policies and procedures pertaining to the specific circumstances of the resident situation; the policies shall be made available to the resident, and/or legal representative:

• (ii) Make any necessary arrangements with the full knowledge of the resident; and

• (iii) Inform the resident a petition for review of the involuntary discharge may be filed with the agency.

(c) A resident being transferred to the home from another institution shall be processed according to agency policies and procedures. The nursing and medical staff may conduct a conference to assure that the resident does not have a mental or physical condition requiring care not available at the home.

048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-5