§ 483.202 - Definitions.  


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  • § 483.202 Definitions.

    For purposes of this subpart and subparts B and C -

    Discharge means movement from an entity that participates in Medicare as a skilled nursing facility, a Medicare certified distinct part, an entity that participates in Medicaid as a nursing facility, or a Medicaid certified distinct part to a noninstitutional setting when the discharging facility ceases to be legally responsible for the care of the resident.

    Individual means an individual or any legal representative of the individual.

    Resident means a resident of a SNF or NF or any legal representative of the resident.

    Transfer means movement from an entity that participates in Medicare as a skilled nursing facility, a Medicare certified distinct part, an entity that participates in Medicaid as a nursing facility or a Medicaid certified distinct part to another institutional setting when the legal responsibility for the care of the resident changes from the transferring facility to the receiving facility.