DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 8.1 Contractor will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this Agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
8.2 When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower LOC or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. A patient discharge policy and procedure will be developed in collaboration with the county and submitted within one month of the start of this contract
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 7.1. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this Agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
7.2. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower level of care or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
7.3. CONTRACTOR shall consult, when appropriate, with COUNTY staff before discharge. Discharge plans for clients in residential treatment must include planning for step down Wraparound services. CONTRACTOR shall consult with COUNTY staff for provision of these services.
7.4. When treatment ends, CONTRACTOR completes CARE009 and provides discharge summary from their records.
7.5. A discharge summary shall be completed and provided to ASOC/CSOC (and/or Probation) staff within 7 days of discharge from program for all prior authorized participants with whom the CONTRACTOR lost contact:
7.5.1. CONTRACTOR shall complete the discharge summary within 30 calendar days of the date of last face-to-face treatment contact with the beneficiary.
7.5.2. The discharge summary shall include all of the following:
7.5.3. The duration of the beneficiary’s treatment as determined by the dates of admission to and discharge from treatment.
7.5.4. The reason for discharge.
7.5.5. A narrative summary of the treatment episode.
7.5.6. The beneficiary’s prognosis.
7.5.7. Referrals made to other agencies or services 7.5.8. Completion of outcome screening tools as necessary.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. See Section 24 in the Compliance with DMC and SABG Requirements Exhibit, attached hereto, for additional Discharge Planning provisions.
6.1. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this Agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
6.2. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower LOC or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
6.2.1. CONTRACTOR shall prepare a discharge plan to include recommendations for the next level of treatment per ASAM criteria as required by Title 9 of the California Code of Regulations.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 4.1. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs, and establishment of discharge goals.
4.2. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower level of care or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge. CONTRACTOR will help facilitate step downs to lower levels of care by collaborating with the COUNTY and other providers as appropriate.
4.2.1. Program will regularly review enrolled clients and step them down to lower levels of services as appropriate. Examples of factors to considers include, but are not limited to the following: number of psychiatric hospitalizations, number of interactions with law enforcement, number of emergency room visits and hospital admissions, housing stability, level of wellness and recovery, level of participation in services, Many FSP level clients have improved significantly after two years receiving FSP services so individuals who have been in FSP for more than three years will be evaluated at least every six months to consider discharge to a lower level of service.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 5.1. CONTRACTOR shall follow the discharge process as specified herein:
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 5.1. CONTRACTOR shall follow the discharge process as specified herein:
5.2. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
5.3. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower level of care or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
5.4. CONTRACTOR shall consult, when appropriate, with COUNTY staff before discharge.
5.5. When treatment ends, CONTRACTOR completes CARE009 and provides discharge summary from their records
5.6. A discharge summary shall be completed and provided to ASOC/CSOC (and/or Probation) staff within 7 days of discharge from program for all prior authorized participants with whom the CONTRACTOR lost contact:
5.6.1. CONTRACTOR shall complete the discharge summary within 30 calendar days of the date of last face-to-face treatment contact with the beneficiary.
5.6.2. The discharge summary shall include all of the following:
5.6.2.1. The duration of the beneficiary’s treatment as determined by the dates of admission to and discharge from treatment.
5.6.2.2. The reason for discharge.
5.6.2.3. A narrative summary of the treatment episode.
5.6.2.4. The beneficiary’s prognosis.
5.6.2.5. Referrals made to other agencies or services
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 5.1. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
5.2. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower level of care or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
5.3. Contact family and other supports at the beginning of treatment to include support system in the treatment process and to gather collateral information.
5.4. Assist patients in completing their preliminary SSI applications as appropriate and assist patients with entitlements (Medi-Cal, MCSP and SSI) including assistance in determining eligibility, completing applications, and providing documentation to support patient eligibility.
5.5. Input patient data, including admitting and discharge information, into COUNTY’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) data entry system.
5.6. Facilitate appropriate higher level of care (Psychiatric Health Facility, Crisis Residential) as needed.
5.7. Assist with any behavioral health, including substance use treatment, and other linkages (housing, food, clothing) as appropriate.
5.8. Perform crisis evaluations to place clients on involuntary psychiatric hold pursuant to Welfare and Institution Code Section 5150 (“W&I 5150”). CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to ensure that a sufficient number of staff are available to initiate applications for W&I 5150 holds.
5.9. For clients currently enrolled in COUNTY Behavioral Health Services, coordinate care with the client’s service team.
5.10. For clients not currently enrolled in COUNTY Behavioral Health Services, coordinate an intake assessment with COUNTY when appropriate.
5.11. Become familiar with the County’s 211 Coordinated Entry system to assist with linkages for unsheltered individuals.
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 5.1. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at intake for each client served under this agreement. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
5.2. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower level of care or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
5.3. Discharge planning begins upon admission and is included in the preliminary treatment plan. Discharge criteria are defined and updated as part of the formal treatment planning process. Discharge planning is a responsibility shared by CONTRACTOR and COUNTY and should be a regular part of interdisciplinary treatment team meetings. Contracted staff are primarily responsible for contacting family and other supports at the beginning of treatment to include family in the treatment process and to gather collateral information. This includes initial and subsequent contact/consultation with agencies such as Alta Regional, Turning Point, etc. Contracted staff shall obtain necessary information such as client baseline data, family dynamics, and client and family plans for the most appropriate discharge (i.e., home, crisis residential, plans post-crisis residential, etc.) for the client. Contracted staff shall seek information relative to previous psychiatric or substance abuse treatment or other relevant resources, as well as demonstrating efforts to obtain these medical records early on in the client’s course of treatment. Contracted staff shall initiate preliminary SSI applications on behalf of patients as appropriate. In addition, they will assist patients with entitlements (Medi- Cal, MCSP and SSI) including assistance in determining eligibility, completing applications, and providing documentation to support patient eligibility. They will Input patient data, including admitting and discharge information, into COUNTY’s EHR (SmartCare effective 7-1- 23) data entry system. Information obtained through each of these efforts will be shared with the treatment team and utilized by the treatment team to meet the needs of the treatment goals for each client. Contracted staff shall assist COUNTY discharge planner to secure housing placements (B&C, R&B) for clients who are not currently established and enrolled in COUNTY higher level of mental health treatment services (e.g...
DISCHARGE CRITERIA AND PROCESS. 5.1. CONTRACTOR will engage in discharge planning beginning at the commencement of this agreement in order to transition all youth and adults by Aug. 31, 2023. Discharge planning will include regular reassessment of client functioning, attainment of goals, determination of treatment needs and establishment of discharge goals.
5.2. When possible, discharge will include treatment at a lower level of care or intensity appropriate to client’s needs and provision of additional referrals to community resources for client to utilize after discharge.
5.3. CONTRACTOR shall consult, when appropriate, with COUNTY staff before discharge.
5.4. When treatment ends, CONTRACTOR completes CARE009 and provides discharge summary from their records.
5.5. A discharge summary shall be completed and provided to ASOC/CSOC (and/or Probation) staff within 7 days of discharge from program for all prior authorized participants with whom the CONTRACTOR lost contact:
5.5.1. CONTRACTOR shall complete the discharge summary within 30 calendar days of the date of last face-to-face treatment contact with the beneficiary.
5.5.2. The discharge summary shall include all of the following:
5.5.2.1. The duration of the beneficiary’s treatment as determined by the dates of admission to and discharge from treatment.
5.5.2.2. The reason for discharge.
5.5.2.3. A narrative summary of the treatment episode.
5.5.2.4. The beneficiary’s prognosis.
5.5.2.5. Referrals made to other agencies or services 5.6. Referrals made to other agencies or services.
