Which type of abuse may result in a resident being transferred or discharged?

The type of abuse that may result in a resident being transferred or discharged is sexual, physical, or mental abuse. Such forms of abuse are severe violations of care standards and can create unsafe and harmful environments for residents. They pose significant risks to the health and well-being of individuals in residential care or assisted living facilities.

When any resident experiences such abuse, swift action is typically necessary to protect them, which may include transferring them to a different facility or discharging them to ensure their safety and welfare. This response is part of the ethical and legal obligations of care facilities to safeguard their residents from harm.

In contrast, accidental neglect might not be intentional and typically does not escalate to the level of needing immediate transfer or discharge. Financial advice provided and frequent visits from family do not inherently involve abusive behaviors and are unlikely to result in such severe outcomes as discharge or transfer. Thus, the presence of abusive behavior, especially when it threatens a resident's safety, is the primary reason for taking decisive action like a transfer or discharge.