6VAC35-180-30: Criteria for mental health services transition planning

A resident will be identified as having a recognized mental health, substance abuse, or other therapeutic need and will qualify for mental health services transition planning when one of the following criteria is met:

1. A qualified mental health professional determines that the resident has a current diagnosis for a mental illness that is likely to result in significant impairment in the resident's functioning in the community, including, but not limited to, the following: psychotic disorders, major affective disorders, substance use disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

2. The resident is currently receiving medication treatment for a mental illness as described in subdivision 1 of this section and the provider has indicated a treatment necessity is to continue such medication upon release from the facility.