Section 29-712. ADMISSION PROCEDURES

 

712.1Prior to an individual's first day in a day treatment facility, the provider shall obtain the following information in a written statement from a physician:

 

(a)The individual's medical history, which shall indicate a physical examination has taken place within the past three (3) months; and

 

(b)Assessment of the general medical condition, restrictions on activity, diet modifications, any instructions relative to health care, absence of infectious diseases, a list of current medications and treatment, and any specific instructions for participants who will be enrolled in the specialized day treatment programs.

 

712.2A pre-admission interview shall be conducted with the individual and his or her family, if applicable, by a professional member or members of the day treatment program staff to provide information on health characteristics, psycho-social condition, nutritional habits of the individual, and other relevant data pertaining to the home or community support system.

 

712.3The pre-admission interview shall acquaint the individual and his or her family with the services, activities, and requirements of the day treatment program.

 

712.4Upon admission of an individual into the day treatment program, the provider shall conclude a written agreement with the individual or, if appropriate, with the individual's legal guardian.

 

712.5The agreement required by § 712.4 shall specify the basic services offered to the individual by the provider, any financial obligations of the individual by the provider, any financial obligations of the individual and his or her family to the program, and any special arrangements, such as participation in the program other than full-time.

 

712.6The provider shall also specify the following in the pre-admission agreement:

 

(a)The days and hours during which the program operates;

 

(b)A schedule of holidays when the program is closed; and

 

(c)The announcement procedures for unexpected closing of the program due to disaster or inclement weather.

 

712.7Effective January 1, 2013, no provider shall accept a new admission to a day treatment program authorized pursuant to this chapter. 

 

authority

An Act to enable the District of Columbia to receive federal financial assistance under Title XIX of the Social Security Act for a medical assistance program, and for other purposes, approved December 27, 1967 (81 Stat. 774; D.C. Official Code § 1-307.02 (2012 Repl. & 2013 Supp.)), and Section 6(6) of the Department of Health Care Finance Establishment Act of 2007, effective February 27, 2008 (D.C. Law 17-109; D.C. Official Code § 7-771.05(6) (2012 Repl.)).

source

Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 326 (January 27, 1984); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 846 (January 31, 2014).