Section 29-713. DISCHARGE AND REFERRAL

 

713.1A participant shall be discharged from the day treatment program under one (1) of the following conditions:

 

(a)If the participant demonstrates improvement sufficient to enable him or her to live more independently;

 

(b)If the participant requires institutional care due to illness;

 

(c)If the participant develops extreme behavior problems that require referral to a more appropriate environment for assistance before returning to the program;

 

(d)If the participant wishes to discontinue participation in the program; or

 

(e)If the participant's needs can be better met in another type of program.

 

713.2The provider shall establish, in writing, the following procedures for discharge and referral:

 

(a)A discharge or referral summary;

 

(b)Post discharge or referral goals;

 

(c)Recommendations for sources of continuing care; and

 

(d)Referral to community service agencies, if indicated, if the participant is returning to a more independent living situation.

 

713.3The day treatment program staff shall discuss the discharge plan with the participant and his or her family or guardian as far in advance of discharge as possible.

 

713.4The day treatment program provider shall submit to the D.C. Office of Health Care Financing (OHCF) a form that indicates the discharge plan within one (1) week after discharge.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 31 DCR 326 (January 27, 1984).