----- Original Message -----
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2004 6:22
PM
Subject: Re: Need advice ASAP!!! Resident
wants to leave now, AMA
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?
