Utah Admin. Code R432-151-11 - Admission

(1) This section shall apply in addition to R432-150-13.

(2) Admission shall be determined by treatment program criteria and the needs of the residents.

(a) Admission criteria shall be clearly stated in writing in facility policies.

(b) Acceptance of a resident for treatment shall be based on the following:

(i) The resident requires treatment appropriate to the environmental restrictions and level of care provided by the facility;

(ii) The treatment required is appropriately provided within the program;

(iii) Alternative placement for less intensive care or less restrictive environment is not available.

(c) Admitting personnel will inform applicants during the intake process about the following:

(i) Services that are available;

(ii) Activities and goals of the treatment program;

(iii) Information shall be obtained during the intake process to facilitate development of a preliminary resident care plan.

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Utah Admin. Code R432-151-11