When a resident dies, the nursing home must compile a discharge summary that includes the date, time, and cause of death.
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.
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.
20 SR 303
October 11, 2007
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes