homeless dumping

homeless dumping

The premature discharge of indigent patients onto the streets by hospital workers or care providers, due to the high cost of providing care or shelter for them. A local hospital is being investigated for a continual practice of homeless dumping, with many who suffer from chronic addiction and health issues being thrust straight back onto Skid Row.
See also: dump
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • see what I care
  • take care of
  • take care of (someone or something)
  • take care of someone
  • take care of yourself/somebody/something
  • see if I care
  • See if I care!
  • like I care
  • mouth to feed
  • without a care in the world
References in periodicals archive
Police said the incident was a case of "homeless dumping" and were questioning officials from the hospital.