1. A. ICF/MRs will be subject to a review of each client's need for ICF/MR services.

2. B. Interdisciplinary Team (ID Team). Before admission to an ICF/MR, or before authorization for payment, an interdisciplinary team of health professionals will make a comprehensive medical, social and psychological evaluation of each client's need for care in the ICF/MR.

   1. 1. Other professionals as appropriate will be included on the team, and at least one member will meet the definition of Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) as stated in these standards.
   2. 2. Appropriate participation of nursing services on this team should be represented by a Louisiana licensed nurse.
3. C. Exploration of Alternative Services. If the comprehensive evaluations recommend ICF/MR services for a client whose needs could be met by alternative services that are currently unavailable, the ICF/MR will enter this fact in the client's record and begin to look for alternative services.

4. D. ICF/MR Submission of Data

   1. 1. Evaluative data for medical certification for ICF/MR level of care will be submitted to the appropriate regional Health Standards Office on each client. This will include the following information:

      1. a. initial application;
      2. b. applications for clients transferring from one ICF/MR to another;
      3. c. applications for clients transferring from an acute care hospital to an ICF/MR;
      4. d. applications for clients who are patients in a mental health facility; and
      5. e. applications for clients already in an ICF/MR program.

   2. 2. Time Frames for Submission of Data. A complete packet of admission information must be received by BHSF/HSS within 20 working days following the completion of the ISP for newly admitted clients.

      1. a. Notice within the 20-day time frame will also be required for readmissions and transfers.
      2. b. If an incomplete packet is received, denial of certification will be issued with the reasons(s) for denial.
      3. c. If additional information is subsequently received within the initial 20-working-day time frame, and the client meets all requirements, the effective date of certification is the date of admission.
      4. d. If the additional information is received after the initial 20-working-day time frame and the client meets all requirements, the effective date of certification is no earlier than the date a completed packet is received by HSS.
   3. 3. Data may be submitted before admission of the client if all other conditions for the admission are met.

Authority Note

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 36:254, Title XIX of the Social Security Act, and 42 CFR 456.350-456.438.

Historical Note

HISTORICAL NOTE: Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Family Security, LR 13:578 (October 1987), amended by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 25:697 (April 1999), repromulgated LR 31:2228 (September 2005).