Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.21 - Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmental Disabled ( ICF /DD)
Rule 37.106.2132 - ADMISSIONS, TRANSFERS, DISCHARGE AND FAIR HEARING

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.106.2132

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) Admission decisions must be based on a preliminary evaluation of the client that is conducted or updated by the facility or by outside sources, except that admission procedures regarding clients which have been committed to the facility by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be conducted pursuant to Title 53, chapter 20, part 1, MCA.

(2) A preliminary evaluation must contain background information as well as currently valid assessments of functional, developmental, behavioral, social, health and nutritional status to determine if the facility can provide for the client's needs and if the client is likely to benefit from placement in the facility.

(3) If a client is to be either transferred or discharged from the facility, the facility must:

(a) have documentation in the client's record that the client was transferred or discharged for good cause; and

(b) provide a reasonable time to prepare the client or guardian for the transfer or discharge (except in emergencies).

(4) At the time of the discharge, the facility must:

(a) develop a final summary of the client's developmental, behavioral, social, health and nutritional status and, with the consent of the client or legal guardian, provide a copy to authorized persons and agencies; and

(b) provide a post-discharge plan of care that will assist the client in adjusting to the new living environment.

(5) A resident has a right to a fair hearing to contest an involuntary transfer or discharge as provided at ARM 37.5.116.

Sec. 50-5-103 and 50-5-238, MCA; IMP, Sec. 53-5-103, 50-5-201 and 50-5-238, MCA;

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Montana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.