§ 87456 — Evaluation of Suitability for Admission

(a)  Prior to accepting a resident for care and in order to evaluate his/her suitability, the facility shall, as specified in this article 8:

(1)  Conduct an interview with the applicant and his responsible person.

(2)  Perform a pre-admission appraisal.

(3)  Obtain and evaluate a recent medical assessment.

(4)  Execute the admissions agreement.

NOTE:  Authority cited:  Section 1569.30, Health and Safety Code.  Reference:  Sections 1569.1, 1569.2 and 1569.312, Health and Safety Code.