Kershaw Health

Discharge and Leaving

Discharge

Residents can be discharged on the written order of a physician, or upon signing a release of responsibility form for residents who discharge themselves against their physician’s advice. The center has the right to discharge residents if they fail to comply with the admission agreement or if their condition requires care beyond the scope of that provided by Karesh Long Term Care Center. The center will work with residents, families and physicians to arrange a transfer to an appropriate facility. The resident’s family has the right to appeal their discharge to the Department of Health and Human Services. Discharge planning and home care instructions are provided for all residents leaving the facility. Residents may also be referred to hospice, home health care or to other agencies.

Leave of Absence

Residents are allowed to leave the facility with a written order from their physician. For residents paying for their own care, the regular rate is charged during home visits, and the resident may go out at the discretion of their physician. Outside visits, shopping, dinner with family and friends and occasional overnight visits are encouraged. Residents covered by the Medicaid program, may be granted home leave for up to 18 overnights per year.