Section 29-6348. DISCHARGE

 

6348.1An independent living program may not discharge a resident without the agreement of the contracting entity.

 

6348.2An independent living program shall prepare a discharge plan whenever a resident is discharged.

 

6348.3The discharge plan shall include:

 

(a)The reason for the discharge;

 

(b)A summary of the services that were provided during care;

 

(c)A summary of the resident's educational and medical, including mental health and dental, histories;

 

(d)The supports and resources to be provided to the resident in preparation for discharge;

 

(e)If the resident will be twenty-one (21) years of age at discharge, a recommended plan for self-care;

 

(f)If the resident will be less than twenty-one (21) years of age at discharge, the recommended aftercare;

 

(g)The entity or person(s) responsible for aftercare;

 

(h)The resident's expected address and telephone number after discharge; and

 

(i)The identity of the person(s) responsible for the resident after discharge, where applicable.

 

6348.4The discharge plan shall be developed by the planning team.

 

6348.5The discharge plan shall be developed sufficiently in advance of the discharge to provide for a smooth transition.

 

6348.6Upon a resident's discharge, the independent living program shall provide the resident's case record, or a copy thereof, to the contracting entity.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 1591 (February 22, 2002).