Involuntary Discharges from Skilled Nursing Facilities

Involuntary Discharges from Skilled Nursing Facilities

Suzanne Courtheoux

Director, Long-Term Care Practice Group at Legal Aid Chicago

Tentative for 1 general CLE credit

This informative and timely webinar explores the complex and often misunderstood issue of involuntary discharges from skilled nursing facilities. Designed for legal professionals, advocates, healthcare providers, and families, the session will break down residents’ rights, federal and state regulations, and the legal standards governing transfers and discharges.

Suzanne Courtheoux is the Director of the Long-Term Care Practice Group. Since she joined Legal Aid Chicago in 2013, Suzanne has been advocating for residents of long-term care facilities in suburban Cook County and Lake County through the Ombudsman Program. She advocates on a broad range of issues affecting residents and often represents residents in involuntary discharge hearings and Medicaid appeals. Prior to joining Legal Aid Chicago, Suzanne represented a wide range of clients in commercial litigation, labor & employment and insurance issues at large law firms – Jenner & Block and Seyfarth Shaw. Suzanne earned her bachelor’s degree at Yale University and her law degree at University of Chicago Law School in 2004.