Section 2-5 - General Provisions (a) The Director may authorize the institutions to provide services to persons with conditions other than those specified in the provisions governing those State institutions in Title 25 of the Wyoming Statutes when the following conditions are met and documented: - (i) There is a need for such services;
- (ii) The services can be provided effectively by the institution, to include:
- 1. Sufficient numbers of staff qualified and with appropriate training to treat the population and who represent the various disciplines required for appropriate care;
- 2. A range of services that is consistent with state of the art services provided to the population;
- 3. Available space in the institution to provide adequate living area and areas for specific or specialized services that may be required by the population; or
- 4. Specialized equipment necessary to serve the population.
- (iii) The services can be delivered in a manner that assures the safety of all persons served by the institution;
- (iv) The services provided are statutorily authorized for any of the institutions;
- (v) The service needs are similar to those authorized for any of the institutions; or
- (vi) The services are necessary to protect the public health and safety.