N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-6.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 3A:56-6.2 - Discharge planning

(a) For discharges that can be anticipated, the home shall develop a plan with the Division's worker or other placing agency staff at least 30 days before the child's discharge. The plan shall be sent to the Division's worker or other placing agency and shall specify the following information:

1. The date of admission;

2. The anticipated or actual date of discharge;

3. Details of the events and circumstances leading to the decision to discharge;

4. The name and address of the individual or agency to whom the child will be discharged and the rationale for planning a discharge to that individual or agency;

5. An assessment of the child's continuing needs, including, but not limited to, consideration of health care, behavior management and educational or vocational training; and

6. The date and time of the next appointment with a new or ongoing service provider, or documentation of the effort to make an appointment.

(b) For discharges that were not anticipated at least 30 calendar days ahead of time, the home shall send the Division's worker or other placing agency a written plan at least 10 working days prior to the child's discharge. This plan shall specify the following information:

1. The date of admission;

2. Details of the events and circumstances leading to the discharge;

3. Efforts made to locate a runaway, if relevant;

4. An assessment of the child's continuing needs including, but not limited to, health care, behavior management and educational and vocational training; and

5. Recommendations for providing follow-up services in the child's new environment.

(c) For emergency discharges that result in the immediate placement of the child in a facility such as a detention center, hospital, psychiatric facility or any other placement outside the home, the home shall notify the Division's worker or other placing agency by the next working day by telephone. The home shall send a written discharge plan within 10 days after the child's discharge. This plan shall specify the information outlined in (b)1 through 5 above.

(d) In addition, for a discharge that can be anticipated at least 30 days in advance, on the day of discharge, the home shall provide the individual or agency to whom the child is being discharged with a list of current prescribed medications and at least a two-week supply of medication. The home or agency shall secure and maintain on file the signature of the receiving individual attesting to receipt of the list of medication(s) and two-week supply.

(e) In addition, for a discharge that was not anticipated at least 30 calendar days in advance and for emergency discharges, the home or agency shall provide a list of current prescribed medication, make a good faith effort to provide at least a 24-hour supply of medications, and document in the child's record the attempt to comply with (d) above.

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:56-6.2

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 135(a), effective 1/2/2018