Section 720. Readmission to a shelter care program

A. When a resident is readmitted to a shelter care facility within 30 days from discharge, the following requirements shall not apply:

1. 6VAC35-41-730 (application for admission).

2. 6VAC35-41-740 (admission procedures).

B. When a resident is readmitted to a shelter care facility within 30 days from discharge, the facility shall:

1. Review and update all information on the face sheet as provided in 6VAC35-41-340 (face sheet);

2. Complete a health screening in accordance with 6VAC35-41-1200 (health screening at admission);

3. Complete required admission and orientation process as provided in 6VAC35-41-760 (admission); and

4. Update in the case record any other information regarding the resident that has changed since discharge.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.