SECTION 340:100-11-3. Criteria

  The following criteria will apply for all admissions to the D & E Unit.

(1)   Diagnosis of mental retardation by a psychologist, physician or psychiatrist. The diagnosis must be based on:

(A)   intellectual evaluation;

(B)   adaptive behavior evaluation;

(C)   evidence that retardation occurred within the developmental period;

(D)   statutory requirements (AAMR standards); and

(E)   preference will be given to individuals whose retardation levels are moderate and above.

(2)   Clinical evidence of behavioral/emotional problems, defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, as revised and published by the American Psychiatric Association, current edition, which establish a diagnosis of mental illness/behavioral or emotional disturbance.

(3)   Documented attempts and reasons for failure of treatment techniques applied in the person's current environment.

(4)   Persons with pending criminal charges shall not be considered for voluntary admission into the Greer Center unless it can be clinically demonstrated that the behavior of the person does not pose an immediate danger to self or others.

(5)   Persons considered for admission must not be considered by a psychologist, psychiatrist, or physician as homicidal or suicidal and have exhibited no suicidal or homicidal tendencies for six months prior to application for admission.

(6)   If an applicant has any existing medical or surgical condition that is correctable, it must be remedied by the referring agency (facility) before admission is considered.

(7)   If the person is currently a resident of a Department of Mental Health or Department of Human Services facility, a referral packet containing the following must be sent to the Director of the Greer Center for review:

(A)   Current physical exam (within one year),

(B)   Recent physician orders and progress notes (up to one year, if available),

(C)   Recent nursing notes (up to one year, if available),

(D)   Face sheet (medical records),

(E)   Legal papers (legal status),

(F)   Social history and recent social evaluation or update,

(G)   Psychological administered or updated within 90 days of referral,

(H)   Dental records,

(I)   Immunization record,

(J)   Multi-disciplinary progress notes (up to one year, if available) for example: P.T., O.T., Speech & Hearing, Vocational and Educational Services, Dietary, Direct Care notes,

(K)   Individual Community Assessment Profile, if available, and

(L)   Individual Habilitation Plan (if available).

(8)   If the referral is for a person who does not currently reside in a Department of Mental Health or Department of Human Services facility, the following procedures must be followed:

(A)   Referral must be made through the appropriate Division of Developmental Disabilities Division Community Services Unit, and

(B)   A determination must be made by the Community Services Unit that all other services are not appropriate and that the Greer Center is the most appropriate service.

(9)   Persons formerly served by the Greer Center shall be eligible for readmission services on the same basis as an individual initially seeking services.