Re: Sputum MRSA +

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In a message dated 2/29/2004 1:08:05 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Long term resident of SNF (has been a resident of this facility for greater than 20 years) is sent to hospital with pneumonia.  MRSA+ sputum is cultured out.  Patient is ready to return to SNF but now the SNF is refusing to take him back stating he "wanders" (although he is wheelchair bound) and presents a health risk to the other residents.   Get the Ombudsman involved, then notify DHS.