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55 Pa. Code § 5320.32. Admission authorization.

§ 5320.32. Admission authorization.

 A person will not be admitted without an assessment and admission authorization. The provider shall ensure that the written assessment and admission authorization includes:

   (1)  Approval by the county administrator.

   (2)  An assessment of the prospective resident’s needs by the referring entity prior to admission. The assessment will include, at a minimum, the mental, physical and social needs of the prospective resident.

Cross References

   This section cited in 55 Pa. Code §  5320.1 (relating to scope).



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