12VAC30-60-308: Nursing facility admission for LTSS and level of care determination requirements

Prior to an individual's LTSS admission, the NF shall review the completed LTSS screening forms to ensure that applicable NF admission criteria have been met, documented, and submitted via eMLS unless the individual meets any of the special circumstances set out in 12VAC30-60-302 E. NFs shall not accept handwritten LTSS screening forms as proof that admission criteria have been met and documented.

The NF LTSS screening team shall be responsible for screening individuals admitted directly from a hospital for skilled nursing or rehabilitation not covered by the Commonwealth's program of medical assistance and having a change in level of care requiring LTSS.