Ch. 3, § 5. Discharge

(a) The Canyons ICF shall begin discharge planning at admission. (b) Discharge is appropriate when identified treatment goals have been met. (i) The interdisciplinary team shall revisit the individual program plan on a monthly basis until discharge is recommended. (c) The Canyons ICF has the authority to discharge residents when: (i) The resident's treatment goals have been met as identified in the individual program plan; and (ii) A transition plan has been established by the interdisciplinary team. (d) The Canyons ICF does not have the responsibility to find community placement for residents. (e) If requested, the Canyons ICF may coordinate with a legally authorized representative, community case manager, or both, to help locate a suitable placement with a community provider if possible. (f) Legally authorized representative approval is not required for discharge. (g) The Canyons ICF shall provide reasonable time to prepare the resident for transfer or discharge, except in an emergency. (h) At the time of discharge, the Canyons ICF shall: (i) Develop a final summary of the resident's development, behavioral, social, health, and nutritional status, and with the consent of the resident, provide a copy to authorized persons and agencies; and (ii) Provide a transition plan of care to assist the resident in adjusting to the new living environment. (i) The Canyons ICF shall formally discharge the resident with written notification to the resident; the court shall also be notified, as appropriate.