{"id":35,"date":"2018-11-29T04:23:26","date_gmt":"2018-11-29T04:23:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newwayswla.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2018-12-10T19:56:28","modified_gmt":"2018-12-10T19:56:28","slug":"prtf-admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/newwayswla.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=35","title":{"rendered":"PRTF Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"

PRTF APPLICATION AND ADMISSION ASSESSMENT FORM<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2022 Admissions Checklist<\/p>\n

New Way of Southwest Louisiana, LLC PRTF is invested in providing the highest quality of
\nservices to our clients. Our residential program includes the following services: New Way shall not refuse admission of any client on the grounds of race, nationality, origin, ethnicity or disability. New Way PRTF shall only accept residents for placement from parent(s), legal
\nguardian(s), custodial agency, or a court of competent jurisdiction. Residents, parents, legal
\nguardian, and others, as appropriate will be given reasonable opportunity to participate in the admission panel and decision. When appropriate, potential residents\/families may have a pre-admission on-site visit to New Way PRTF. Potential residents will note that screening tools used are uniformly administered and staff are trained on tools prior to administration. Proper consent will be obtained before admission. New Way will minimize time between first contract to screening within 24 hours and timing between screening to admission or referrals (72 hours) when possible, time establishes by New Way.<\/p>\n

Services Provided in the Scope of Treatment:
\nNew Way of Southwest Louisiana\u2019s treatment staff is committed to the holistic transformation of each resident. Our staff will use a volume of techniques to cultivate and rebuild the well-being of each resident. We will use a variety of techniques including but not limited to pastoral counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy, medication management, medical care, and psychosocial skills training. Specific means of engaging in such interventions may possibly include individual, group, and family counseling and psychosocial skills training, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, case management, anger management, grief therapy, preparation for educational and job opportunities, and assistance in activities of daily living (ADL\u2019s). New Way will only admit those residents whose needs, pursuant to the certification of need and comprehensive plan of care can be fully meet by New Way PRTF. Resources include but are not limited to: adequate grounds and facility books, food, washing areas, medical equipment, and office equipment. Any urgent or critical needs of the potential resident will be documented. A potential resident who has or whose parent\/guardian has uncertainties when appropriate may have a pre-admission on-site visit to the New Way PRTF along with his parent\/guardian. Technicians will assist in tour.<\/p>\n

Checklist
\nPRTF Application
\nPsychological Evaluation
\nChild\u2019s Immunization Record
\nHeal Records
\nClinical Assessments\/Hospital Records
\nEducational Records (IEP or 504 Plan is applicable), Drop Form
\nDischarge Summaries from previous treatment programs
\nInsurance Card
\nBirth Certificate
\nSocial Security Card<\/p>\n

Please bring with you:
\n\u2022 Current medication
\n\u2022 School uniforms
\n\u2022 3 changes of clothing<\/p>\n

Admission Criteria
\nTo be admitted into New Way of Southwest Louisiana PRTF, the individual shall have received certification of need from the department or the department\u2019s designee that recommends admission into the PRTF. The certification shall specify that:
\n1. Ambulatory care resources available in the community do not meet the treatment needs of the recipient
\n2. Proper treatment of the recipient\u2019s psychiatric condition requires services on an inpatient basis under the direction of a physician.
\n3. The services can reasonable be expected to improve the resident\u2019s condition or prevent further regression so that the services will no longer be needed.<\/p>\n

Exclusionary Criteria include but may not be limited to:
\n\u2022 Severe psychiatric disorders or psychosis requiring hospitalization,
\n\u2022 Actively suicidal or homicidal,
\n\u2022 Chemical dependency requiring detoxification or substance abuse treatment,
\n\u2022 Physical or medical conditions which require skilled nursing services,
\n\u2022 Significant impairments resulting from organic brain disorders or traumatic brain injury which prohibit full participation in a residential program,
\n\u2022 Chronic violence (including sexually aggressive behaviors) which are incompatible with a group living environment,
\n\u2022 Intellectual challenges as indicated by psychological testing and\/or clinical judgement.<\/p>\n

Referrals<\/p>\n

Applications for New Way of Southwest Louisiana PRTF are received from family members, clergy, medical personnel and facilities, law enforcement agencies, the juvenile justice system, insurance companies, managed care organization, wraparound agencies, the Louisiana Office or Juvenile Justice, and the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services.<\/p>\n

If prior authorization for placement into care is required by a child\u2019s insurance or managed care company, the corporate office of New Way will work with the third-party payer to assist with authorization processes.<\/p>\n

If screening or authorization is not performed or required by the referring agency or payer, admissions applications for residential services are screened in an initial telephone review or personnel visit. An application packer is sent to the inquirer, which must be completed before placement. This includes the application for admission, a release of information form, and a financial statement. In addition, before placement occurs, the following must also be made available to the corporate office manager of designee; a social summary, school transcripts and records, psychological and psychiatric information, proof of custody, copy of birth certificates, and medical and immunization records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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