Transitioning to Retirement Communities Upon Discharge from Hospital

Not all people are aware of their right to challenge a hospital’s decision whether to discharge a patient or not. In the case of seniors needing long-term care, families are often concerned about more than just the patient’s comfort, but the expenses as well. Senior Care Network’s dedicated staff provides helpful referrals to families for seniors to Michigan retirement communities.

If a family member or friend, taking on the role of caregiver, feels that a longer hospital stay is necessary, Medicare provides an opportunity to appeal the hospital’s discharge decision. This is to protect a patient from being discharged too quickly. By filing an appeal before the patient is formally discharged. In addition, you can refuse a proposed discharge, by writing a letter addressed to the hospital staff explaining your reasons for contesting their decision.
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