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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 12. Health
Agency 5. Department of Health
Chapter 391. Regulations for the Licensure of Hospice
12/22/2024

12VAC5-391-290. Discharge.

A. Patients shall receive five days oral and written notice of a transfer or discharge initiated by the hospice program except under the following circumstances:

1. When a medical emergency exists;

2. For the welfare of the patient or the welfare of employees; or

3. The welfare of other patients in a dedicated hospice facility operated by the hospice program.

B. The hospice program shall make all arrangements necessary to assure continuing care and services including a discharge summary for the receiving hospice or provider.

Statutory Authority

§§ 32.1-12 and 32.1-162.5 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 21, Issue 23, eff. November 1, 2005.

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