R432-152-14. Admissions, Transfers, and Discharge

(1) The facility may only admit clients who need active treatment services.

(2) The facility shall base its admission decision on a preliminary evaluation of the client. The preliminary evaluation may be conducted or updated by the facility or an outside source and must determine that the facility can provide for the client's needs and that the client is likely to benefit from placement in the facility.

(3) A preliminary evaluation shall contain background information as well as current valid assessments of the following:

(a) functional developmental,

(b) behavioral status,

(c) social status, and

(d) health and nutritional status.

(4) Client transfers and discharges must comply with the requirements of R432-150-22.