D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3510

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B3510 - DISCHARGES AND TRANSFERS

3510.1

A person shall be discharged or transferred from a CRFPID as provided by D.C. Law 2-137; D.C. Official Code §§ 7-1303.07 to 7-1303.10.

3510.2

Each CRFPID shall have written policies which shall specify criteria and procedures for transfer to either a more or less restrictive setting and discharge from a CRFPID.

3510.3

Reasons for transfer from a community residence facility shall include, but not limited to, the following:

(a) The medical needs as determined by a physician;

(b) The behavior of the person or other circumstances which pose an imminent danger to the person or other persons in the home; and

(c) The determination by the interdisciplinary team that the person's habilitative needs would be better met by another setting.

3510.4

Each CRFPID shall plan for voluntary or involuntary transfer or discharge of a person on a non-emergency basis and shall provide the following:

(a) Thirty (30) days notification to appropriate individuals or sponsoring agencies of reasons for the need to transfer or discharge;

(b) Comprehensive relocation assistance and counseling to a person being transferred or discharged;

(c) Identification of the person's needs and the corresponding services and programming required in the new setting; and

(d) Reason(s) for changing or terminating services.

3510.5

Each CRFPID shall document in writing its compliance with this section.

3510.6 Transfer of a person for emergency medical treatment may be made by the CRFPID director with appropriate notification to the person's physician.

3510.7

Each CRFPID shall have procedures for medical treatment in place which adequately detail the transfer and return process.

3510.8

Prior to or at the time of discharge or transfer of a person, the CRFPID shall provide a complete copy of the person's comprehensive record to the new residence or to the sponsoring agency.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B3510

Final Rulemaking published at 39 DCR 3280, 3292 (May 8, 1992); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 68 DCR 4282 (4/23/2021)