Ask Proactive – If a skilled or private pay resident is sent out to the hospital and the resident’s representative does not want to pay to hold the bed, is this an allowable discharge?

Q: If a skilled or private pay resident is sent out to the hospital and the resident’s representative does not want to pay to hold the bed, is this an allowable discharge?   A: No, you must permit them to readmit to the next available bed if your facility can...