048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-8

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 4-8 - Discharge

(a) Transfer or discharge occurs only when:

(i) The Center cannot meet the individual's needs;

(ii) The individual or her legally authorized representative chooses for her to reside elsewhere; or

(iii) A determination is made, by testing or review, that another level of service or living situation, either internal or external, would be more beneficial.

(b) The Center will provide a reasonable time to prepare the client and his legally authorized representative for the transfer or discharge (except in emergencies).

(c) At the time of discharge, the Center must:

(i) Develop a final summary of the client's behavioral, social, health, and nutritional status, and with the consent of the client or legally authorized representative, provide a copy to authorized persons and agencies; and

(ii) Provide a post-discharge plan of care that will assist the client to adjust to the new living environment.

(d) The Administrator shall formally discharge the client with written notification to the client and legally authorized representative and the court, if necessary.

(e) If a client or legally authorized representative chooses to change to another Division service provider, he shall inform Center staff of the decision. Center staff shall then contact the Division waiver staff and begin the process outlined in Wyoming Medicaid Rules for home and community based waiver services.

048-4 Wyo. Code R. § 4-8