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Q&A: Can a Medicare Part A resident take a three-day therapeutic leave of absence (LOA) without being discharged?

Question: Can a Medicare Part A resident take a three-day therapeutic leave of absence (LOA) without being discharged? Answer from Scott Heichel, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-CTA, DNS-CT, QCP, ICC, IPCO: LOAs are allowed for all residents,...

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