• Pre-Screening and Eligibility Referral Form ACT Program - Merakey Virginia -

    Submission of a completed Pre-Screening and Eligibility Referral Form (this form) and all documents identified below are required for referral to the Merakey Virginia ACT programs. The absence of any required item interrupts the evaluation process and could delay screening for admission.
  • Date*
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  • Check one:*
  • Referring Provider Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Consumer Information

  • Consumer Date of Birth*
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • A. Please Complete the Following Information Based on Clinical Records, Treatment, and when appropriate, Feedback From The Individual and Their Natural Supports:

  • Eligibility Criteria: Criteria B and C must be met.

  • B. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. Must meet all of the following:
  • C. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. Must meet three or more of the following:
  • At least one of the following (check any that apply):
  • Potential Exclusion Criteria: Identification of one or more of the following potential exclusionary criteria does not necessarily rule out eligibility for admission into ACT services but does warrant further assessment to ensure that the ACT program is the most appropriate level of care and is beneficial to the individual.

  • D. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. If any criteria are checked, additional assessment may be required. The individual has a primary diagnosis of at least one of the following (check any that apply):
  • E. Clinical Packet Attachments: The following items are required to be submitted with this form to complete referral. NOTE: The absence of any of the following items interrupts the evaluation process and could delay or suspend the admission process. REQUIRED*
  • PREFERRED, BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • DISCLAIMER: Completion of this screening does not constitute a guarantee of admission into ACT. All referral packets are subject to the comprehensive review of the ACT Team before decision on admission can be made.

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  • Completed Referral Packet (including Pre-Screening and Eligibility Referral Form and Attached Clinical Packet) should be faxed or sent directly to the Merakey ACT Provider for review.

  • ITEMS IN THE AREA BELOW ARE TO BE FILLED OUT BY
    ACT STAFF REVIEWING REFERRAL UPON COMPLETION
    OF REFERRAL SCREENING

  • F. To Be Completed and Checked-off by ACT Staff Responsible for Reviewing Screening:
  • G. Disposition:
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  • By signing, staff are confirming review of full referral.

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