Transfer & Discharge For more information, please review Chapter 12 of the Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Policies and Procedures.

For additional questions, please contact the Transitions Advocate, Tracie Rayfield, RayfieldT@elderaffairs.org

Policy and Procedures: Facility Initiated T&Ds, Bankruptcies and Facility Closures
Ombudsman role in a proposed, unexpected discharge from a nursing facility for volunteer ombudsmen
Nursing Facility Transfer and Discharge Recorded Training - Initial LTCOP Process
Transfer & Discharge Best Practices
STAFF: T&D Training Slides
STAFF: T&D Questions and Answers
Things to look for on the T&D notice
T&D Checklist
T&D Flow Chart for Facilities
My Nursing Homes says I have to leave... Now What? (Printable Booklet)
My Nursing Home Says I Have to Leave, Now What? (Spanish Printable Booklet)
CMS's Revised Guidance for NH Surveyors
Defending Evictions from Florida Nursing Facilities
Involuntary Transfer and Discharge Fact Sheet
Enhancing your advocacy toolbox- Protecting Residents from NH Initiated Discharges, Deep Dive Guide
Tips for people moving from a Nursing Home back into the community
25 Common Nursing Home Problems & How to Resolve Them

Resources for Facility Closures

Ombudsman Facility Closure Checklist
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Diandra Pilar Taylor