Section 212-RICR-10-05-1.7 - Termination of ServicesA. The Organization shall immediately provide the participant, legal guardian, family and/or advocate and the Department with a written thirty (30) day notice subject to approval by the Department that clearly describes the clinical basis for the Organization's decision to terminate services and all reasonable efforts made by the Organization to work with the participant, legal guardian and/or advocate to maintain such services.B. If a participant is to be either transferred or discharged, the Organization must have documentation in the participant's record that transfer or discharge is for good cause. The Organization must provide a reasonable time to prepare the client and his or her parents or guardian for the transfer or discharge (except in emergencies).C. At the time of the discharge, the Organization must develop a final summary of the participant's developmental, behavioral, social, health and nutritional status and, with the consent of the participant, parents or legal guardian, provide a copy to authorized persons and agencies; and provide a post-discharge plan of care that will assist the client to adjust to the new living environment.D. If a participant leaves the Organization and/or refuses all services from the Organization, the Organization shall document the refusal, conduct outreach efforts to the participant, legal guardian, family and advocate and immediately notify the Department. The Organization shall provide transitional discharge information to the Department and/or subsequent Organizations upon request.E. The participant may appeal the Organization's decision to terminate services by filing an appeal in accordance with the Appeals Process and Procedures for EOHHS Agencies and Programs, 210-RICR- 10-05-2.212 R.I. Code R. 212-RICR-10-05-1.7
Adopted effective 1/7/2019