Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.106 - HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.106.30 - Eating Disorder Centers
Rule 37.106.3022 - EATING DISORDER CENTERS (EDC): DISCHARGE OR TRANSFER

(1) An EDC must have written policies and procedures for discharge.

(2) The EDC must develop a discharge summary for each client no longer receiving services. The discharge summary must include:

(3) Discharge summaries must be developed within 30 days of formal discharge from services or within 90 days of the client's last day of service when no formal discharge occurs.

(4) A copy of the discharge summary must be provided to the client or the client's legal guardian.

(5) The EDC must have a written policy and procedure to share information about the client served to facilitate coordination and continuity when the client is referred to other providers.

(6) If during the course of treatment or services the client is transferred to a hospital or inpatient program, the EDC must provide the hospital or inpatient program with the client's current condition.

(7) The EDC must establish a coordinated transfer of care through a mutually established agreement with a hospital or inpatient program.