Kentucky Nursing Facility Transition Policy Manual
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The Kentucky Nursing Facility Transition Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for implementing and managing the Kentucky Transitions program, which assists Medicaid members in transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based settings. This manual aligns with Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 216B.042, federal Medicaid regulations, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Money Follows the Person Demonstration grant requirements.
The manual includes policies on eligibility criteria, transition planning, care coordination, and service provision for three identified population groups: the elderly and physically disabled, individuals with mental illness, and those with acquired brain injuries. It outlines procedures for assessing clinical and social needs, developing individualized transition plans, and ensuring continuity of care through Medicaid Home and Community Based waiver services or Acquired Brain Injury Long-Term Care waiver services.
Key components of the manual include guidelines for:
Transition coordinator responsibilities and qualifications
Informed consent and guardian involvement processes
Clinical and social needs assessment protocols
Development and implementation of transition plans
Coordination with state and community agencies
Quality assurance and program evaluation measures
The Kentucky Nursing Facility Transition Policy Manual serves as a comprehensive guide for transition coordinators, healthcare providers, and state agencies involved in facilitating successful transitions from institutional care to community-based settings, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing long-term care and Medicaid services.