In Florida, a hospital is seeking legal assistance to evict a former patient who has not vacated her room after her discharge. According to the lawsuit, the patient has been occupying her inpatient room at Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare since her discharge on October 6, 2025.
The lawsuit, filed in early March, details that staff from TMH made numerous attempts to ensure the safe discharge of the patient. This included helping with family coordination and providing non-emergency medical transport to help her acquire necessary identification.
The hospital's legal filing requests that the court compel the woman to leave the facility and authorize the Leon County Sheriff's Office to assist in this matter.
It is unclear how common this situation is, as the hospital has not commented on the frequency of such occurrences. "TMH cannot discuss ongoing legal issues, including relevant background information," stated a spokesperson.
This legal action arises amidst negotiations between the hospital and Florida State University to establish an academic medical center in Tallahassee. On March 11, the city council approved a transfer of the hospital to the university, which brings the project closer to fruition.
The lawsuit specifies that almost a month post-discharge, the hospital issued a formal notice to the woman about her necessity to leave, warning her of potential legal action if she remained. The complaint noted, "TMH has limited inpatient beds, and the defendant's continued presence occupies a bed needed for patients requiring acute care."
Hospital resources and personnel are reportedly being overextended due to the woman's lingering presence, which has also diverted care from other patients. Attempts to reach the former patient for comments via phone were unsuccessful.
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