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Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
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Title 55. PUBLIC WELFARE |
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PART IV. Adult Services Manual |
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Subpart E. Residential Agencies/Facilities/Services |
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Chapter 2600. Personal Care Homes |
Section 2600.224. Preadmission screening
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(a) A determination shall be made within 30 days prior to admission and documented on the Departments preadmission screening form that the needs of the resident can be met by the services provided by the home.
(b) An applicant whose personal care service needs cannot be met by the home shall be referred to a local appropriate assessment agency.
(c) The preadmission screening shall be completed by the administrator or designee. If the resident is referred by a State-operated facility, a county mental health and mental retardation program, a drug and alcohol program or an area agency on aging, a representative of the referral agent may complete the preadmission screening.