048-28 Wyo. Code R. § 28-13

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 28-13 - Transfer to Nursing Facility

(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) an applicant or client receiving swing-bed services shall be transferred to the first available, appropriate nursing facility bed in the hospital's geographic region upon the availability date, as defined in 42 C.F.R. § 413.114(b). Medicaid reimbursement to the hospital for swing-bed services shall terminate for services provided after the date of the transfer.

(b) The facility shall maintain records of its efforts to transfer each client, including the facility or facilities contacted and any response. Such records shall be maintained as part of the client's medical records kept pursuant to Chapter 3, Provider Participation.

(c) The requirements of subsection (a) shall not apply if the client's physician certifies, in writing, that transfer is not medically appropriate.

048-28 Wyo. Code R. § 28-13

Amended, Eff. 6/14/2017.

Amended, Eff. 4/26/2019.