Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0062 - Wyoming Life Resource Center
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Section 1-4 - General Provisions
Current through September 21, 2024
(a) The WLRC shall provide person centered planning and care based on the WLRC being the least restrictive environment, most appropriate, most integrated setting, and ensure the informed choice of the resident or legally authorized representative.
(b) The WLRC shall support and maintain core values in the form of real home, meaningful life, and empowered staff.
(c) As a safety net facility for the State of Wyoming, the WLRC is obligated to discharge residents when a safe and reasonable discharge is possible.
(d) A legally authorized representative may at all times act on behalf of the applicant or resident to the full extent legally authorized.
(e) The WLRC facility includes the Canyons Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities; the Mountain View Skilled Nursing Facility; and may provide non-residential services in the form of disability, therapeutic and assistive technology services for persons with a disability; training for state employees, other service providers and caregivers on disability, medical, developmental and therapy services.
