Admissions and discharges

1. A shelter care program shall have written resident admission and discharge policies and procedures that describe: a. The eligibility and criteria for admitting a resident; b. Procedures for completing initial screenings upon admission, including: (1) Mental health screening; and (2) Basic personal health screening, which may include documenting height, weight, and identification of any distinct markings, such as resident's birthmark, tattoos, bruises, or cuts; c. Procedure for discharge planning with the custodian, parent, or guardian upon date of admission; and d. Procedures for accepting an extension request. 2. The shelter care program shall provide documentation of a discharge report to the custodian, parent, or guardian which includes: a. Date of discharge; b. Detailed location and contact of where the resident is being discharged to; and c. Details of services or community referrals made by the shelter care program. 3. A shelter care program placement may not exceed seven days from date of admission unless an extension request is approved by the department. The shelter care program supervisor shall submit extension requests to the department for approval. The department may approve an extension request for up to an additional seven days. The department may grant an extension request beyond seven days upon such terms as the department may prescribe. A refusal to grant an extension request is not subject to appeal.