Admission Requirements

The State of Indiana has established requirements for admission to a health care and rehabilitation facility such as Morristown Manor. When being discharged from a hospital, transferred from another health care facility, or coming directly from a person’s own home, the state requires the following records to be received by the provider of health care:

1. An evaluation of the prospective resident to ensure the facility will meet the medical, psychological, and social needs of the individual.

2. A medical history and physical examination report by the resident’s physician, completed not more than 30 days prior to admission, and provided to the facility upon admission or within 48 hours after admission.

3. A chest x-ray completed within six months of admission or at admission.

4. A Mantoux (tuberculin skin test) completed within three months prior to admission or administered upon admission and read 72 hours after admission.

5. Admission or transfer orders signed by the attending physician, with current medication (prescription) orders, and any other special orders for care.

6. Agreement of the physician to visit the resident by State rules or by the condition of the resident. If your physician is unable to visit the resident here, our staff and Medical Director will arrange for physician coverage.

7. Pre-admission screening completed by the Local Area Agency on Aging, with approval for placement in the facility.

The majority of these requirements will be completed by the attending physician or by our staff. However, should you need assistance in any of these areas, please do not hesitate to contact us for help. We will be happy to provide assistance as needed.