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Referrals for consideration for admission to our homes is primarily conducted through our Tri-Counties Regional Center. As our programs our diverse serving both children, adults and seniors; we can often assist with suggesting to the most appropriate level of care for an individual exploring first time placement, and guide towards resources available for the individual.
For Intermediate Care Facilites, regulations specify the following eligibility criteria for admission. .
ICF/DD-Habilitative
I. Must have two developmental deficits in either of these domains:
A. Self Help Domain
1. Eating
2. Toileting
3. Bladder control
4. Dressing
B. Social-Emotional Domain
1. Unacceptable social behavior
2. Aggression
3. Self-injurious behavior
4. Smearing
5. Property destruction
6. Runs or wanders away
7. Temper tantrums
C. Not Applicable
II. Not Applicable
III. Conditions which may exclude beneficiaries from placement:
1. Aggression – has had violent episodes which have caused serious physical injury in the past year.
2. Self-injurious behavior causes severe injury which requires physician attention at least once per year.
3. Smearing-smears at every opportunity
4. Has an active communicable disease that is required to be reported
5. Has a decubitus of any stage.
ICF/DD-Nursing
I. Must have two developmental deficits in any one or combination of these three domains:
A. Self Help Domain
1. Eating
2. Toileting
3. Bladder control
4. Dressing
B. Social-Emotional Domain
1. Unacceptable social behavior
2. Aggression
3. Self-injurious behavior
4. Smearing
5. Property destruction
6. Runs or wanders away
7. Temper tantrums
C. Motor Domain
1. Ambulation
2. Crawling and standing
3. W/C mobility
4. Rolling and sitting
II. Must have need for intermittent skilled nursing services such as:
1. Apnea monitroing
2. Colostomy care
3. Gastrostomy feeding and care
4. Naso-gastric feeding
5. Tracheostomy care and suctioning
6. Oxygen therapy
7. I.P.P.B.
8. Catheterization
9. Wound irrigation & dressing
10. Licensed nurse evaluation on an intermittent basis – see eligibility guidelines
11. Needs special feeding assistance
12. Needs repositioning to avoid skin breakdown which would lead to decubitus ulcers and contractures.
III. Conditions which exclude beneficiaries from placement:
1. Aggression – has had violent episodes which have caused serious physical injury in the past year.
2. Self-injurious behavior causes severe injury which requires physician attention at least once per year.
3. Smearing-smears at every opportunity
4. Has an active communicable disease that is required to be reported
5. Has a decubitus of stages III or IV.
Many factors should go into the decision of finding the right home and should always include:
- A Peer Group of Friends
- Appropriate Age Range
- Similar Likes/Dislikes
- Safe, comfortable setting
- Experienced Dedicated Caregivers
Is it a Home?
Please check with your Regional Center Consumer Service Coordinator or contact us any questions regarding appropriateness or consideration.
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