Involuntary Discharge. The hospice may discharge a patient from the program against the patient’s will: 1. If the patient requests services in a setting that exceeds the limitations of the hospice’s authority; 2. For the patient’s safety and welfare or the safety and wel- fare of others; or 3. For nonpayment of charges, following reasonable opportu- nity to pay any deficiency.
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Samples: Hospice Regulations, HFS 131 Hospices Regulations, HFS 131 Hospices Regulations
