Section 220.1800  Admission Practices

a)         The licensee shall designate the individual or group that is responsible for making admission decisions.

b)         The licensee shall establish written admission criteria that:

1)         Identify individuals who can be served by the programs available through the Model;

2)         Ensure  nondiscrimination of participants based on disability, race, religion, sex, source of payment, and any other basis recognized by applicable State and federal laws;

3)         Ensure that participants are medically stable and no longer require acute rehabilitative care or intense medical or nursing services.  (Section 35(4) of the Act)

c)         The licensee shall establish a preadmission screening process to ensure that the admission criteria are met and that outcome goals are addressed.  The proposed plan of care shall serve as the rehabilitation plan until the comprehensive assessment is completed and a rehabilitation plan is developed for the individual.

d)         Physician orders for medications (if necessary) and information concerning any other immediate medical care needs shall be submitted to the licensee at the time of the participant's admission.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 16740, effective August 30, 2018)