6348.1 An independent living program may not discharge a resident without the agreement of the contracting entity.

6348.2 An independent living program shall prepare a discharge plan whenever a resident is discharged.

6348.3 The discharge plan shall include:

1. (a) The reason for the discharge;
2. (b) A summary of the services that were provided during care;
3. (c) The supports and resources to be provided to the resident in preparation for discharge.

6348.4 The discharge plan shall be developed by the planning team.

6348.5 The discharge plan shall be developed sufficiently in advance of the discharge to provide for a smooth transition.

6348.6 Upon a resident's discharge, the independent living program shall provide the resident's case record, or a copy thereof, to the contracting entity.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 49 DCR 1591 (February 22, 2002); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 1058 (January 25, 2019).