Special Needs SNF Admission Criteria Sample Clauses

Special Needs SNF Admission Criteria a. Potential resident must be a legal resident of the County and eligible for State Medi-Cal reimbursement. SNF will xxxx Medi-Cal rate. b. Potential resident must be a registered client within the County and being provided case management services. Potential resident must also have a conservatorship administered by the County’s Office of Conservatorship Services. c. Potential resident must be authorized by the County prior to admission. d. Criteria for SNF Admission: Individuals must have a primary diagnosis of Dementia, Amnestic and other cognitive disorder, and Mental Disorders due to a General Medical Condition. (The latter disorders had previously been known as “organic” disorder, but this term has been eliminated in the DSM-IV. Classifications include 29-.xx, 293.xx, and 780.xx). Individual behavioral characteristics must be of the nature which can be managed at a SNF level of functioning, e.g., free of seriously and persistent aggressive or violent behavior. Individuals must not pose an imminent threat to themselves or others due to severe disinhibition or aggressive behavior. Individuals must be able to benefit from this level and intensity of intervention. Medical complications must be of the nature that can be medically managed at a Skilled Nursing level of care, i.e., individuals with severe or acute impairments will be screened by the SNF assessment team for appropriateness. Individuals may have a co-existing substance abuse or dependence disorder or psychiatric disorder, but neither can be primary or the principle focus of treatment.‌ e. Each resident will be continuously assessed regarding continuing necessity to occupy the bed covered by this Agreement. If the County staff determines that the resident no longer requires the bed covered by this Agreement, then the resident’s conservator will proceed to place the resident in another living arrangement. f. Potential resident will have special needs as defined by the County requiring assistance with special needs as indicated in the Resident Care Plan.