1. (a) In addition to the technical eligibility requirements, an applicant for admission to the Home, but not the Health Care Facility, shall be physically and mentally able to:

   1. (1) Manage activities of daily living (ADL) defined as ambulation, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene, (2) Self-manage medical conditions, and(3) Be able to care for assigned living area.

2. (b) Prior to admission or transfer to the Substance Abuse Treatment Program, the applicant shall:

   1. (1) Meet all the requirements for admission to the Home as specified in subsection (a) of this section, (2) Acknowledge a history or an episode of substance abuse,(3) Agree to participate in one or more programs designed to assist the veteran toward transition back into the community, including the signing of a plan of care, and a behavioral contract as may be appropriate, (4) Agree to a directed or random urine testing schedule as clinically indicated as set forth in subsection (a) of Section 27-102l

      1. (d)-186 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, and (5) Agree to be free of alcohol and free of any drug, other than what may be purchased over the counter, or prescribed by a physician.

3. (c) Prior to admission or transfer to the following particular and specialized beds, the applicant shall meet these additional criteria:

   1. (1) For the Alzheimer's Unit, an applicant shall:

      1. (A) Have a primary or secondary diagnosis of organic dementia,(B) Be in mild to moderate stage of organic dementia, and(C) Be determined by a unit assessment team to be a veteran who may benefit from receiving this specialized care.

   2. (2) Veterans in need of detoxification shall:

      1. (A) Be determined to be medically stable, and(B) Be determined to be in need of sub-acute detoxification.

   3. (3) An applicant for respite care shall:

      1. (A) Have a disability which requires that the applicant rely on a primary care giver to complete activities of daily living, to manage medication, and to ensure nutrition, (B) Desire or require a temporary, short-term relief, or a substitute for the primary care giver for a period of not more than 28 days in any one-year period, (C) Present a diagnosis(s) which the agency has capabilities to meet,(D) Submit a medical exam report done by a private physician who personally has examined the applicant five (5) days prior to planned admission, (E) Agree to a visit from an assessment team of a nurse and a social worker prior to admission to the facility, if requested by the assessment team, (F) Provide the name, address, and telephone number of designated contact person for emergencies,(G) Provide authorization from a personal representative for the applicant to go on trips, outings, recreation and/or educational programs selected and supervised by the Department staff, (H) Agree to pay a fee based on one's ability to pay as determined by the agency and stated in writing to the applicant or personal representative prior to admission, (I) Have a primary care giver who agrees to:

4. (i) Limit the respite care period to a minimum of five (5) days and a maximum stay of twenty-eight (28) days, in a twelve (12) month period, and (ii) Deliver or cause the arrival of the applicant at the Health Care Facility admitting office by 10:00 a.m. on the first day and pick-up or arrange departure by 12:30 p.m. on the day of discharge, and (J) Present a placement plan or strategy to be followed, other than admission to a departmental service, activity, or program, if the primary care giver is unable or unwilling to resume the primary care giver role for the applicant at the time of discharge.

   1. (4) For hospice care, an applicant shall have:

      1. (A) A medical condition that is terminal,(B) A selected nonaggressive course of medical management with an emphasis on comfort, including pain management, and dignity, and (C) A desire for assistance with the emotional, psychological and spiritual dynamics associated with the end of life.

(Effective January 19, 1996; Amended October 11, 2007)