180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-3.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 180-RICR-10-00-3.6 - Admission Procedures

A. Application for Admittance

1. Upon request, the Veterans Affairs Office sends an application packet to Veteran/family. Once the application is returned to the Rhode Island Veterans Home, the Veteran will be placed on the Admission List.

2. A letter will be sent to the applicant/family upon receipt of application. A checklist will be included to request any missing documentation, and an open file of application and supplemental information will be kept in Veterans Affairs Office until time of admission.

3. Once the applicant's name is reached on the Admission List, he or she will be offered a date for admission. If accepted, a clinical social worker will meet with the applicant to complete the clinical assessment. If the applicant/family decline admission into the RI Veterans Home, an offer will be made for the Veteran's name to be placed on the Rhode Island Veterans Home Inactive List.

4. A Veteran may be considered for immediate admission if they qualify for end of life care. Completion of the End of Life Certification Form should be submitted with the Veteran's application.

B. Inactive List Procedure

1. All eligible applicants will be offered the opportunity to have their name placed on the Inactive List for a period of one year.

2. The name of the Veteran and the date of inactive status shall be put on the Inactive List.

3. It shall be the responsibility of the Veteran or family to notify the Rhode Island Veterans Home when they would like their application reactivated to the regular Admission List. Written or electronic correspondence shall be sent to the Veteran/family notifying them of this responsibility.

4. When notified by the Veteran/family to return to the Active Admission List, the applicant's name and date of notification will be placed at the bottom of the Active Admission List.

5. The applicant will be responsible for submitting updated documentation, as needed.

6. Should the applicant/family not contact the Rhode Island Veterans Home within a period of one year, the RIVH will send a letter to the applicant removing the individual's name from the Inactive List. All applicants can request a new application at any time.

C. Advance Directive. Residents are encouraged to place on file a Living Will, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare (DPOAH) or a Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST).

D. Next-of-kin

1. Upon admission, residents are required to furnish the name, address and telephone number of the person or persons to be called in the event of any emergency.

2. If a change occurs in the name, or family, or telephone number of a next-of-kin, resident or family is required to promptly notify the business office or social service office.

E. Wills. Upon admission, each resident is urged to have a will drafted and notify the Home as to location of the will or provide a copy. This action will assure the resident that their assets will revert to a person or persons of their choice.

F. Intestacy. If a resident does not execute a will, property/monies/assets under State Law, including joint savings accounts belonging to a resident at the time of their death at the Home, after payment of funeral expenses which shall not exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and after payment of the reasonable debts and expenses of the deceased resident, shall become the property of the State of Rhode Island for eventual deposit in the Veterans Home Fund pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 30-24-9.

180 R.I. Code R. 180-RICR-10-00-3.6

Adopted effective 1/20/2019