Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87457 - Pre-Admission Appraisal

(a) Prior to admission, the prospective resident and his/her responsible person, if any, shall be interviewed by the licensee or the employee responsible for facility admissions.

(1) Sufficient information about the facility and its services shall be provided to enable all persons involved in the placement to make an informed decision regarding admission.

(2) The prospective resident's desires regarding admission, and his/her background, including any specific service needs, medical background and functional limitations shall be discussed.

(b) No person shall be admitted without his/her consent and agreement, or that of his/her responsible person, if any.

(c) Prior to admission a determination of the prospective resident's suitability for admission shall be completed and shall include an appraisal of their individual service needs in comparison with the admission criteria specified in Section 87455, Acceptance and Retention Limitations.

(1) The appraisal shall document, at a minimum:

(A) An evaluation of the prospective resident's functional capabilities, mental condition, and social factors as specified in Sections 87459, Functional Capabilities and 87462, Social Factors.

(B) Whether the prospective resident's or other residents' safety would be at risk if the prospective resident is allowed access to any of the items specified in Section 87307, Personal Accommodations and Services and in Section 87309, Storage Space and Access.

(2) Except as provided in Section 87638(g)(3), if an initial appraisal or any reappraisal identifies an individual resident service need which is not being met by the general program of facility services, advice shall then be obtained from a physician, social worker, or other appropriate consultant to determine if the needs can be met by the facility. If so, the licensee and the consultant shall develop a plan of action which shall include:

(A) Objectives, within a time frame, which relate to the resident's problems and/or unmet needs.

(B) Plans for meeting the objectives.

(C) Identification of any individuals or agencies responsible for implementing each part of the plan.

(D) Method of evaluating progress.

(3) The prospective resident, or his/her responsible person, if any, shall be involved in the development of the appraisal.

(4) If a needs assessment has already been completed by a placement agency or consultant, this shall be obtained and included in the facilities appraisal.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 87457

Note: Authority cited: Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1569.1, 1569.2, 1569.30, 1569.31 and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.

Note: Authority cited: Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1569.1, 1569.2, 1569.30, 1569.31 and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.

1. Change without regulatory effect renumbering section 87310 to section 87457 filed 11-17-88 (Register 88, No. 49). For prior history, see Register 88, No. 34.
2. Change without regulatory effect of subsection(b)(1)(A) pursuant to Section 100, Title 1, California Code of Regulations filed 10-31-89 (Register 89, No. 49).
3. Amendment of section filed 7-10-91; operative 8-9-91 (Register 91, No. 43).
4. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 87457 to new section 87768 and renumbering former section 87583 to section 87457, including amendment of section heading, section and Note, filed 3-5-2008 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2008, No. 10).
5. Amendment of subsections (c)-(c)(1), repealer and amendment of newly designated subsection (c)(1)(A) and new subsection (c)(1)(B) filed 10-17-2024; operative 1/1/2025 (Register 2024, No. 42).