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	PURPOSE: To explain the conditions and process by which clients are discharged from Agency's care or service. POLICY: At the time that care or services are discontinued, the clients must meet the agency's criteria for discharge. A client will be discharged by representatives of agency if one or more of the following criteria apply: If receiving Medicare reimbursement, skilled care is no longer required. If receiving Medicare reimbursement, the client is no longer homebound. The condition of the client is stable and/or proper arrangements for providing care/services are made. The...
Second excerpt:
	...to evaluate appropriate discharge planning arrangements or alternative plan of care. Consultation from the Executive Director, Medical Advisor, members of the Board of Directors or Ethics Committee may be necessary. The agency will given written notice of intent to discharge if alternative plan of care is not accepted or acted upon by the client or family/caregiver. After giving written notice, the client will be discharged from care or services within working days. The attending...