Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-215 - Discharge; Discharge Summary

A. The licensee shall have a written policy and procedure that conform to the requirements of this Chapter, for a planned and unplanned discharge of a child in care.

1. Before a child's planned discharge, the licensee shall explain the discharge plan to the child and help the child understand the plan.

2. The licensee shall explain the discharge plan to the Placing Entity, parent or guardian removing the child at the time of discharge.

3. The discharge plan shall include the following information:

a. The name, address, telephone number, and relationship of the person to whom the child was discharged;

b. A list of medication provided during care, with a summary of the reasons for prescribing the medication and any outcomes of the medication;

c. A summary of progress toward service plan goals;

d. An assessment of the child's unmet needs and alternative services that might meet those needs;

e. Identification of the person or Placing Entity responsible for ensuring provision of recommended follow-up services and after-care; and

f. For an unplanned discharge, a description of the circumstances surrounding the unplanned discharge, including the licensee's actions.

B. When a child's Placing Entity, or if there is no Placing Entity, parent or guardian has not participated in the decision to discharge the child, the licensee shall notify the Placing Entity, or if there is no Placing Entity, parent or guardian within one hour of discharge, or document attempts at notification. The licensee shall provide the required information detailed in the licensee's policy to the child's Placing Entity, or if there is no Placing Entity, parent or guardian within 15 calendar days from the child's discharge date.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-7-215

New Section made by final rulemaking at 29 A.A.R. 2231, effective 11/6/2023.