Article 1. Admission, Transfer, and Discharge
6VAC35-41-710. Placement pursuant to a court order.
When a resident is placed in a facility pursuant to a court order, the following requirements shall be met by maintaining a copy of a court order in the resident's case record:
1. 6VAC35-41-730 (application for admission).
2. 6VAC35-41-740 (admission procedures).
3. 6VAC35-41-750 (written placement agreement).
4. 6VAC35-41-780 (emergency admissions).
5. 6VAC35-41-810 (discharge procedures).
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-720. Readmission to a shelter care program.
A. When a resident is readmitted to a shelter care facility within 30 days from discharge, the following requirements shall not apply:
1. 6VAC35-41-730 (application for admission).
2. 6VAC35-41-740 (admission procedures).
B. When a resident is readmitted to a shelter care facility within 30 days from discharge, the facility shall:
1. Review and update all information on the face sheet as provided in 6VAC35-41-340 (face sheet);
2. Complete a health screening in accordance with 6VAC35-41-1200 (health screening at admission);
3. Complete required admission and orientation process as provided in 6VAC35-41-760 (admission); and
4. Update in the case record any other information regarding the resident that has changed since discharge.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-730. Application for admission.
A. Except for placements pursuant to a court order or resulting from a transfer between residential facilities located in Virginia and operated by the same governing authority, all admissions shall be based on evaluation of an application for admission.
B. Providers shall develop and fully complete, prior to acceptance for care, an application for admission that is designed to compile information necessary to determine:
1. The educational needs of the prospective resident;
2. The mental health, emotional, and psychological needs of the prospective resident;
3. The physical health needs, including the immunization needs, of the prospective resident;
4. The protection needs of the prospective resident;
5. The suitability of the prospective resident's admission;
6. The behavior support needs of the prospective resident; and
7. Information necessary to develop a service plan and a behavior support plan.
C. Each facility shall develop and implement written procedures to assess each prospective resident as part of the application process to ensure that:
1. The needs of the prospective resident can be addressed by the facility's services;
2. The facility's staff are trained to meet the prospective resident's needs; and
3. The admission of the prospective resident would not pose any significant risk to (i) the prospective resident or (ii) the facility's residents or staff.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-740. Admission procedures.
A. Except for placements pursuant to a court order, the facility shall admit only those residents who are determined to be compatible with the services provided through the facility.
B. The facility's written criteria for admission shall include the following:
1. A description of the population to be served;
2. A description of the types of services offered;
3. Intake and admission procedures;
4. Exclusion criteria to define those behaviors or problems that the facility does not have the staff with experience or training to manage; and
5. Description of how educational services will be provided to the population being served.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-750. Written placement agreement.
A. Except for placements pursuant to a court order or when a resident admits himself to a shelter care facility, each resident's record shall contain, prior to a routine admission, a completed placement agreement signed by a facility representative and the legal guardian or placing agency. Routine admission means the admittance of a resident following evaluation of an application for admission and execution of a written placement agreement.
B. The written placement agreements shall:
1. Authorize the resident's placement;
2. Address acquisition of and consent for any medical treatment needed by the resident;
3. Address the rights and responsibilities of each party involved;
4. Address financial responsibility for the placement;
5. Address visitation with the resident; and
6. Address the education plan for the resident and the responsibilities of all parties.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-760. Admission.
A. Written procedure governing the admission and orientation of residents to the facility shall provide for:
1. Verification of legal authority for placement;
2. Search of the resident and the resident's possessions, including inventory and storage or disposition of property, as appropriate;
3. Health screening;
4. Notification of parents and legal guardians, as applicable and appropriate, including of (i) admission, (ii) visitation, and (iii) general information, including how the resident's parent or legal guardian may request information and register concerns and complaints with the facility. The facility shall ask the parent or legal guardian regarding whether the resident has any immediate medical concerns or conditions;
5. Interview with resident to answer questions and obtain information;
6. Explanation to resident of program services and schedules;
7. An orientation on the residents' rights, including but not limited to the prohibited actions provided for in 6VAC35-41-560 (prohibited actions); and
8. Assignment of resident to a housing unit or room.
B. When a resident is readmitted to a shelter care facility within 30 days from discharge, the facility shall update the information required in subsection A of this section.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-770. Orientation to facility rules and disciplinary procedures.
A. During the orientation to the facility, residents shall be given written information describing facility rules, the sanctions for rule violations, and the facility's disciplinary process. These shall be explained to the resident and documented by the dated signature of resident and staff.
B. Where a language or literacy problem exists that can lead to a resident misunderstanding the facility rules and regulations, staff or a qualified person under the supervision of staff shall assist the resident.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-780. Emergency admissions.
Providers accepting emergency admissions, which are the unplanned or unexpected admission of a resident in need of immediate care excluding self-admittance to a shelter care facility or a court ordered placement, shall:
1. Develop and implement written procedures governing such admissions that shall include procedures to make and document prompt efforts to obtain (i) a written placement agreement signed by the legal guardian or (ii) the order of a court;
2. Place in each resident's record the order of a court, a written request for care or documentation of an oral request for care, and justification of why the resident is to be admitted on an emergency basis; and
3. Except placements pursuant to court orders, clearly document in written assessment information gathered for the emergency admission that the individual meets the facility's criteria for admission.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-790. Resident transfer between residential facilities located in Virginia and operated by the same governing authority.
A. Except for transfers pursuant to a court order, when a resident is transferred from one to another facility operated by the same provider or governing authority the sending facility shall provide the receiving facility, at the time of transfer, a written summary of (i) the resident's progress while at the facility; (ii) the justification for the transfer; (iii) the resident's current strengths and needs; and (iv) any medical needs, medications, and restrictions and, if necessary, instructions for meeting these needs.
B. Except for transfers pursuant to a court order, when a resident is transferred from one to another facility operated by the same provider or governing authority the receiving facility shall document at the time of transfer:
1. Preparation through sharing information with the resident, the family and the placing agency about the facility, the staff, the population served, activities, and criteria for admission;
2. Notification to the family, if appropriate; the resident, the placement agency, and the legal guardian; and
3. Receipt of the written summary from the sending facility required by subsection A of this section.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-800. Placement of residents outside the facility.
A resident shall not be placed outside the facility prior to the facility obtaining a placing agency license from the Department of Social Services, except as permitted by statute or by order of a court of competent jurisdiction.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-810. Discharge procedures.
A. The provider shall have written criteria for discharge that shall include:
1. Criteria for a resident's completing the program that are consistent with the facility's programs and services;
2. Conditions under which a resident may be discharged before completing the program; and
3. Procedures for assisting placing agencies in placing the residents should the facility cease operation.
B. The provider's criteria for discharge shall be accessible to prospective residents, legal guardians, and placing agencies.
C. Residents shall be discharged only to the legal guardian, legally authorized representative, or foster parent with the written authorization of a representative of the legal guardian. Residents over the age of 17 or who have been emancipated may assume responsibility for their own discharge.
D. As appropriate and applicable, information concerning current medications, need for continuing therapeutic interventions, educational status, and other items important to the resident's continuing care shall be provided to the legal guardian or legally authorized representative, as appropriate.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.
6VAC35-41-820. Discharge documentation.
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.
Statutory Authority
§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.