Section 22-B3518. DISCHARGE/TRANSFER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 

3518.1A resident shall be discharged or transferred from a GHMRP as provided by D.C. Code, 2001 Ed. §§7-1303.07 to 7-1303.10.

 

3518.2Each GHMRP shall have written policies which shall specify criteria and procedures for transfer to either a more or less restrictive setting and discharge from a GHMRP.

 

3518.3Reasons for transfer from a group home shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

 

(a)The medical needs as determined by a physician;

 

(b)The behavior of the resident or other circumstances which pose an imminent danger to the resident or other persons in the home; and

 

(c)The determination by the interdisciplinary team that the resident's habilitative needs would be better met by another setting.

 

3518.4Each GHMRP shall plan for voluntary or involuntary transfer or discharge of a resident on a non-emergency basis and shall provide the following:

 

(a)Sixty (60) days notification to appropriate individuals or sponsoring agencies of reasons for the need to transfer or discharge;

 

(b)Comprehensive relocation assistance and counseling to a resident being transferred or discharged;

 

(c)Identification of the resident's needs and the corresponding services and programming required in the new setting; and

 

(d)Reason(s) for changing or terminating services.

 

3518.5Each GHMRP shall document in writing its compliance with §3518.4 of this section.

 

3518.6Transfer of a resident for emergency medical treatment may be made by the GHMRP director with appropriate notification to the resident's physician.

 

3518.7Each GHMRP shall have procedures for medical treatment in place which adequately detail the transfer and return process.

 

3518.8Prior to or at the time of discharge or transfer of a resident, the GHMRP shall provide a complete copy of the resident's comprehensive record to the new residence or to the sponsoring agency.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 3280, 3297 (May 8, 1992).