Virginia Law

A. Except for residents discharged pursuant to a court order, the case record shall contain the following:

1. Documentation that discharge planning occurred prior to the planned discharge date;

2. Documentation that discussions with the parent or legal guardian, placing agency, and resident regarding discharge planning occurred prior to the planned discharge date;

3. A written discharge plan developed prior to the planned discharge date; and

4. As soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after discharge, a comprehensive discharge summary placed in the resident's record and sent to the placing agency. The discharge summary shall review the following:

a. Services provided to the resident;

b. The resident's progress toward meeting service plan objectives;

c. The resident's continuing needs and recommendations, if any, for further services and care;

d. Reasons for discharge and names of persons to whom resident was discharged;

e. Dates of admission and discharge; and

f. Date the discharge summary was prepared and the signature of the person preparing it.

B. When a resident is discharged pursuant to a court order, the case record shall contain a copy of the court order.