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Adults who are aged 18 years or older with a diagnosis of an acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury or other severe orthopedic injury, neurological disorder, or neuropsychiatric condition.
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Adolescents 16 yrs. or older, may be considered for admission with appropriate waiver from Michigan Adult Foster Care Licensing. Admission will only be considered if the candidate does not have access to a specialty pediatric rehabilitation program best suited to their specific service needs, or to preserve proximity to critical family and / or community support.
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Potential to benefit from MARC services and to meet the functional outcomes established.
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Submission of pre-admission documentation or information to adequately conduct intake assessment and determine suitability for admission.
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Completion of all admission documentation.
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Behaviors that may be dangerous to self or others are able to be managed with behavioral interventions, and do not represent a serious risk to health and safety of others.
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Medical condition is stable and medical needs can be managed within context of vocational environments.
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Documented evidence of funding.
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We cannot accept or retain a person who requires continuous nursing care. We cannot accept or retain a person who requires isolation or restraint.
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Admission is contingent on the prospective compatibility with other VA’s.
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At the time of admission and at least annually, an outcome measurement assessment is completed. A copy will remain on file.
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The VA and VA representative allow the program to contact physicians and to utilize all information to assist the VA.
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The amount of personal care, supervision, and protection that is required by the VA is available in the therapy space.
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The kinds of service, skills and physical accommodations that are required of the therapy space to meet the VA’s needs are available – barrier free.
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Physician prescription specifying what services are needed.
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While attending the program the VA’s rights are protected by the following:
- Shall not be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status, or source of payment.
- Shall not be denied or restricted in exercise of his or her constitutional rights, including the right to vote, the freedom to practice the religion of his or her choice, the right to freedom of movement and freedom of association.
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The program will maintain a current license and/or accreditation as applicable and abide by all administrative rules.