DISCHARGE POLICY
§ 11.110. Written policy.
(a) A center shall have a written discharge policy available to clients on admission.
(b) The written policy shall include, at a minimum, provisions requiring discharge from a center when one or more of the following apply:
(1) A client does not have a functional impairment.
(2) A client is not capable of being transported to the center.
(3) A client is not in need of the structured program of activities or services provided in the center.
(4) A client cannot be retained, for reasons set forth in § 11.4(c) (relating to admissions criteria.)
(5) A client or responsible party notifies the center orally or in writing of intent to discontinue participation.
(c) When the center initiates the discharge, the center shall follow a procedure including:
(1) A discharge summary which contains recommendations for continuing care.
(2) Referrals to community resources.
(d) The center shall record in the client’s record the date and the reason for a client’s discharge or transfer and the client’s destination if known.
Cross References This section cited in 6 Pa. Code § 11.212 (relating to applicability).
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