1. A. Except for residents discharged pursuant to a court order, the case record shall contain the following:

   1. 1. Documentation that discharge planning occurred prior to the planned discharge date;
   2. 2. Documentation that discussions with the parent or legal guardian, placing agency, and resident regarding discharge planning occurred prior to the planned discharge date;
   3. 3. A written discharge plan developed prior to the planned discharge date; and

   4. 4. As soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after discharge, a comprehensive discharge summary placed in the resident's record and sent to the placing agency. The discharge summary shall review the following:

      1. a. Services provided to the resident;
      2. b. The resident's progress toward meeting service plan objectives;
      3. c. The resident's continuing needs and recommendations, if any, for further services and care;
      4. d. Reasons for discharge and names of persons to whom resident was discharged;
      5. e. Dates of admission and discharge; and
      6. f. Date the discharge summary was prepared and the signature of the person preparing it.
2. B. When a resident is discharged pursuant to a court order, the case record shall contain a copy of the court order.

Statutory Authority

§§ 16.1-309.9, 66-10, and 66-24 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 29, Issue 25, eff. January 1, 2014.