Common use of Waiting Lists Clause in Contracts

Waiting Lists. For all individuals who cannot be immediately admitted to treatment services due to lack of capacity, Contractor, upon determining the appropriate level of care, shall make a waiting list entry in CMBHS that details the service type the individual is waiting for and the priority population designation of the individual. Eligible individuals who cannot enter treatment immediately due to circumstances other than lack of capacity must be placed on a waiting list unless scheduled for admission within one week of requesting services. However, Contractor shall not hold empty beds or slots for anticipated clients for more than 48 hours. Upon admission, treatment Contractor shall close the waiting list entry, indicating the date of admission as the waiting list end date. Treatment Contractor shall ensure, either directly or through referral, that individuals waiting for admission receive interim services. Treatment Contractor shall document weekly contact with all individuals on its waiting list. Treatment Contractor shall have a written policy on waiting list management that defines why and how individuals are removed from the waiting list for any purpose other than admission to treatment.