Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 5230.31 - Admission requirements(a)General rule. To be eligible for PRS, an individual shall meet the following: (1) Have a written recommendation for PRS by an LPHA acting within the scope of professional practice.(2) Have the presence or history of a serious mental illness, based upon medical records, which includes one of the following diagnoses by an LPHA:(ii) Major mood disorder.(iii) Psychotic disorder (not otherwise specified).(iv) Schizoaffective disorder.(v) Borderline personality disorder.(3) As a result of the mental illness, have a moderate to severe functional impairment that interferes with or limits performance in at least one of the following domains: (4) Choose to receive PRS.(b)Assessment. A PRS agency shall identify and document the functional impairment of the individual in an assessment as required under § 5230.61(b)(1) (relating to assessment).(c)Exception. Individuals who do not meet the serious mental illness diagnosis requirement under subsection (a) may receive services when the following conditions are met:(1) The written recommendation by the LPHA includes a diagnosis of mental illness that is listed on Axis I in the DSM-IV-TR or ICD-9 or subsequent revisions.(2) The written recommendation by the LPHA includes a description of the functional impairment resulting from the mental illness as required under subsection (a)(3).