A person will not be admitted without an assessment and admission authorization. The provider shall ensure that the written assessment and admission authorization includes:

1. (1) Approval by the county administrator.
2. (2) An assessment of the prospective resident’s needs by the referring entity prior to admission. The assessment will include, at a minimum, the mental, physical and social needs of the prospective resident.

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 5320.1 (relating to scope).