Section 05.02.01.112 - DISPOSITION OF REFERRALS FROM THE DEPARTMENTA juvenile offender's admission into the program shall be based on an assessment of the juvenile offender's strengths, risks, needs, and on the anticipated ability of the program to reasonably address those issues. Providers must ensure that the juvenile offender and parent or guardian are provided an opportunity to participate in the admission process and related decisions.
01.Accepting Referral. Upon receipt of a complete referral packet from the Department, the Provider has four (4) business days in which to decide whether to accept or decline the referral. Upon acceptance, the Referral Acceptance/Denial Form must be completed, signed, and returned to the regional referral coordinator. By accepting the referral, the Provider agrees to address the identified treatment goals and the anticipated length of stay. Once the acceptance has occurred, the juvenile offender's transportation will be made.02.Declining Referral. If a Provider denies a referral, the specific reason for denial must be documented on the Department's Referral Acceptance/Denial Form and the form returned to the regional referral coordinator. The Provider must then destroy the referral packet.03.Change in Admission Criteria. Any change in the Provider's admission criteria must be reflected in the Provider's admission policy and requires a written amendment to the contract with the Department. Temporary exceptions are covered under Section 101 of these rules.04.Reservation of Program Slots. When a program slot is to be reserved, the Department will contact the Provider and request that the slot be reserved. Unless the Department gives specific approval, the maximum time for which a program slot may be reserved, and the Provider continue to receive payment, is forty-eight (48) consecutive hours.Idaho Admin. Code r. 05.02.01.112