SECTION 130:12-3-3. Admission procedures

(a)   Upon the request for services, a social worker shall be assigned, who shall schedule an admission screening if the person does not have a completed form on file. The admission screening is reviewed to assess the person's acuity for nursing services, behavior management and bed availability. The person may be considered for inpatient admission as either an evaluation patient or habilitation patient.

(b)   The person may be placed on a waiting list or immediately admitted. If placed on a waiting list, the person shall be scheduled for an admission once a bed becomes available, and the staff to patient ratio is acceptable to handle any established medical and/or behavioral concerns.

(c)   The person or legal guardian shall be notified in writing of admission in order to enhance communication between households and the Center and to provide an efficient and effective procedure for initiation of services.

[Source: Added at 19 Ok Reg 2598, eff 7-11-02; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2458, eff 7-25-10]