Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 290 - RULES OF DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 290-2 - FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES
Subject 290-2-6 - RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR CHILDREN'S TRANSITION CARE CENTERS
Rule 290-2-6-.13 - Discharge and Aftercare for Transition Care Services
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) During a child's placement in a center, the preliminary plans for discharge required by Rule .12(1) shall be adjusted according to the child's circumstances. At the time of admission, a center shall initiate an aftercare plan that identifies the supports and resources that the child and child's family are expected to need following discharge.
(2) Emergency discharges are authorized when the health and safety of the child or other children in residence might be endangered by the child's further placement in the center. At least 72 hours of prior notice of discharge shall be provided in writing to the parent(s) or guardian(s), or placement agency. If such notice is not possible, the reasons shall be documented in the child's case record.
(3) When a child is discharged, a center shall compile a complete written discharge summary within fourteen days of the discharge. Such summary shall include:
(4) A copy of the completed discharge summary shall be provided to the child's parent(s) or guardian(s), or placement agency representative when it is completed. The center shall keep a record of the discharge summary in the center's files.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 49-5-3, 49-5-8, 49-5-12.