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verify that the requirements of (b) and (c) of this section are met. (b) Upon admission, an inpatient interdisciplinary team that meets the requirements of (d) of this section must

(1) complete a diagnostic evaluation that

(A) includes a psychiatric assessment;

(B) is performed before admission or no more than seven days after admission; and

(C) indicates the need for RPTC services;

(2) certify in the recipient’s medical record that

(A) available alternate community resources for ambulatory care do not meet the treatment needs of the recipient;

(B) proper treatment of the recipient’s psychiatric condition requires services on an inpatient or residential basis, as appropriate; and

(C) RPTC services can reasonably be expected to improve the recipient’s condition or prevent further regression;

(3) provide to the department

(A) the results of the diagnostic evaluation required in (1) of this subsection;

(B) the results of a functional assessment;

(C) the results of any direct patient observations and assessments obtained following the recipient’s referral;

(D) other information from referral sources, other involved community agencies, and the family, that is relevant to the recipient’s condition; and

(4) develop a plan of care based upon the information provided under this subsection that meets the requirements of 7 AAC 140.410. (c) Based on the information received under (b)(3) of this section, the department will determine if the proposed treatment and other services are consistent with the recipient’s clinical diagnosis and if they appropriately address the recipient’s needs. (d) An inpatient interdisciplinary team that provides the services required in (b) of this section must, by virtue of education and experience, have the capability of assessing the recipient’s immediate and long-range therapeutic requirements, developmental priorities, personal strengths, liabilities, and the potential resources of the recipient’s family. Except as provided in (f) of this section, an inpatient interdisciplinary team must include

(1) either a