SNF - ADMINISTRATION - BEDHOLD; PT RIGHTS

Question 1

If a pt of a SNF is transferred to a General Acute Hospital the SNF shall afford the pt a bed hold of 7 days, which may be exercised by the pt or ___.

1. The administrator
2. The Director of Nursing
3. The physician
4. The pt representative

Answer 1

4. The pt representative

Question 2

Upon transfer to a general acute care hospital, the pt or pt rep shall notify the SNF within ___ hours of the pt desire for behold.

1. 24
2. 36
3. 48
4. 72

Answer 2

1. 24

Question 3

Upon admission of the pt to a general acute care hospital the SNF shall inform the pt or pt rep ___of the right to exercise a bed hold.

1. In writing
2. By phone
3. No need
4. None of the above

Answer 3

1. In writing

Question 4

EA SNF shall inform ea pt or pt rep of the right to exercise the bed hold provision. Ea notice shall include info that a Non-Medi-Cal pt will be ___ and that insurance may not cover the hold.

1. Able to apply for grant
2. Dependent on others
3. Liable for costs
4. None of the above

Answer 4

2. Liable for costs

Question 5

The SNF shall establish and implement written P&P which include pt rights. The P&P shall be accessible to ___.

1. The public
2. The Administration Committee
3. The Policy Committee
4. All the above

Answer 5

1. The public

Question 6

Reasons for denial of pts rights shall be documented ___.

1. Periodically
2. By physician
3. In the Pt record
4. None of the above

Answer 6

3. In the Pt record

Question 7

If a pt lacks the ability to understand pt rights the incapacity shall be determined by ___.

1. The Physician
2. A Court according to state law
3. The Policy Committee
4. All the above

Answer 7

2. A Court according to state law

Question 8

Pt Rights P&P shall include how the SNF will verify that ___ was obtained.

1. Medication
2. Informed Consent
3. Consent from Administrator
4. None of the above

Answer 8

2. Informed consent