Common use of REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS Clause in Contracts

REFERRAL AND INTAKE PROCESS. CONTRACTOR shall admit, treat, and discharge patients in accordance with Lotus procedures and requirements. Services will be offered to any adults ages 18 and above, residing in Placer County, who meet voluntary admission eligibility requirements, and need short-term behavioral health respite care. CONTRACTOR will ensure that the screening process in accordance with Lotus procedures is completed prior to admission into the program. The client interventions shall be consistent with the program’s treatment philosophy and shall focus on behavioral health crisis respite, and a safe return to the community. While some key information elements should be obtained prior to admission, it is expected that the screening and admission procedures will be brief and that much of the initial admission information can be gathered once a client is admitted to the program. Operations of Lotus will include a hybrid staffing model between CONTRACTOR and COUNTY staff. COUNTY staffing may vary depending on need, but will generally include approximately 1.3 FTE staff during business hours to include clinician/registered nurse/leadership). CONTRACTOR’S leadership shall work in partnership with the Adult System of Care Crisis Leadership to coordinate programming and have direct responsibility for day-to-day clinical decision-making, which may include admissions, treatment, and discharge planning. 3.1. The admission philosophy of this service is low barrier entry for individuals and for referring parties (i.e. health facilities or law enforcement). It is expected that while there will be some general guidelines for admission, most individuals referred will be accepted as long as they do not pose an imminent threat to themselves or others or property, cannot manage their activities of daily living, or are medically compromised. Admissions might also include addressing those individuals challenged with homelessness or who are at risk of homeless and who are at risk of a behavioral health crisis. General admission criteria shall include the following: • Adult Placer County resident • Persons experiencing a behavioral health crisis but not requiring a W&I 5150. • Voluntarily agreeing to admission and to follow Lotus guidelines and rules • Independently caring for all activities of daily living (i.e. bathing, eating, taking medications) • Actively participate in safe and reasonable discharge plan • Independently monitor all prescribed medications (psychiatric and medical) 3.2. Exclusion criteria may include the following: • Under the age of 18 • Non-Placer residents • Medical Emergencies or current medical condition that exceeds what can be managed at one’s residence. • Meets criteria for W&I 5150 • Registered sex-offenders, criminal background or behavior that may endanger staff/clients (reviewed case by case). • Non-ambulating patients who are unable to independently transfer weight. • Intensive detoxification from a substance that could compromise one’s physical health.