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If she is suicidal you can stop her in most States. If she has been found
incompetent in a court of law there are ways to stop her. If the OMBUDSMAN wants
to get involved he can call in the State to take action. Other that that, be
careful forcing someone to stay in a facility when they don't want to.
If she is completely unable to care for herself (a place to live, a means
to support herself, etc) you can call the police when she leaves, but they may
or may not do anything.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 4:07
PM
Subject: Need advice ASAP!!! Resident
wants to leave now, AMA
What do you do when a resident is unhappy with a
new roommate (but has been unhappy anyway for a long time), and is stating she
is leaving? Her family is here & state they cannot care for her (she
is early 60's, right AKA, dialysis, refuses to care for herself at
all).... she has said she is calling her lawyer & a cab and she is
leaving... Do we let her go & call DHR or what? I don't think
the MD has been called yet. I am just here late doing care plans, and
the DON has been called back in for this, but we are unsure of what to
do. Is the Ombudsman available now? Any advice?
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