SECTION 303.201. Preadmission Process

(a) A referring entity must complete a PL1 when an individual is seeking admission into a NF through the preadmission process, and:

(1) if the PL1 indicates the individual is suspected of having MI, ID, or DD:

(A) must notify the LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA, as applicable; and

(B) must provide a copy of the PL1 to the LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA, as applicable; and

(2) if the PL1 indicates the individual is not suspected of having MI, ID, or DD, must provide a copy of the completed PL1 to the NF.

(b) If a LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA is provided a copy of a PL1 in accordance with subsection (a)(1)(B) of this section, the LIDDA, LMHA, or LBHA must:

(1) complete a PE in accordance with §303.302(a)(2) of this chapter (relating to LIDDA, LMHA, and LBHA Responsibilities Related to the PASRR Process);

(2) comply with §303.302(b) and (c) of this chapter; and

(3) make reasonable efforts to arrange for available community services and supports in the least restrictive setting to avoid NF admission, if the individual seeking admission to a NF, or the individual's LAR on the individual's behalf, wants to remain in the community.

Source Note: The provisions of this §303.201 adopted to be effective July 7, 2019, 44 TexReg 3265; amended to be effective September 1, 2021, 46 TexReg 5419