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Based on review of internal documents and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the "Swing Bed Notice of Transfer/Discharge" contained all required elements. The findings were:

According to the POC for the 10/14/10 recertification survey, the facility would implement an appropriate transfer/discharge notice for swing bed patients by 12/7/10. Review of the "Swing Bed Notice of Transfer/Discharge" showed it failed to include a statement that the patient had the right to appeal the action to the State. Interview with RN #4, one of the coordinators of the swing bed program, on 12/21/10 at 11:35 AM confirmed the statement was lacking. The RN stated she was unaware of the requirement to include it in the notice.