2011 Code of Virginia
Title 32.1 HEALTH.
Chapter 10 Department of Medical Assistance Services (32.1-323 thru 32.1-331.17)
32.1-330 Preadmission screening required
32.1-330. Preadmission screening required.
All individuals who will be eligible for community or institutional long-term care services as defined in the state plan for medical assistance shall be evaluated to determine their need for nursing facility services as defined in that plan. The Department shall require a preadmission screening of all individuals who, at the time of application for admission to a certified nursing facility as defined in 32.1-123, are eligible for medical assistance or will become eligible within six months following admission. For community-based screening, the screening team shall consist of a nurse, social worker and physician who are employees of the Department of Health or the local department of social services or a team of licensed physicians, nurses, and social workers at the Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) for WWRC clients only. For institutional screening, the Department shall contract with acute care hospitals.
(1984, c. 781; 1990, c. 716; 2003, c. 480.)
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