Section 17b-262-507 - Individual plan of care for a client age sixty-five or over in a psychiatric hospital(a) A written, individual plan of care shall be developed to ensure that institutional care maintains the client at, or restores them to, the greatest possible degree of health and independent functioning. The plan of care for an elective admission shall be completed by the attending or staff physician prior to admission. The plan of care for clients age sixty-five or over, in addition to the requirements specified in the definitions, shall also include: (1) an initial review of the client's medical, psychiatric, and social needs;(2) periodic review of the client's medical, psychiatric, and social needs;(3) a determination, at least every ninety days, of the client's need for continuing institutional care and for alternative care arrangements;(4) appropriate medical treatment in the institution; and(5) appropriate social services.(b) In the situation where an individual applies for Medical Assistance Program eligibility after an elective or emergency admission to the psychiatric hospital, the plan of care shall be completed at the same time that the Medical Assistance Program application is submitted to the department or by the first day of Medical Assistance Program coverage. It shall cover both the period prior to and after application for which Medical Assistance Program claims are made.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17b-262-507
Adopted effective March 6, 1998