How often does the WI-UPC Scoring Instrument have to be used?
The scoring instrument must be used at initial entry into the treatment service delivery system and should follow the individual to an appropriate level of care. Ongoing review of the individual’s condition should be conducted using the WI-UPC Assets and Needs Criteria. Sufficient change in the severity of the individual’s condition(s) will indicate the appropriate change in the necessary level of care, e.g. transfer to another level or discharge. An individual would remain in the current level of care (continued stay), if they continue to meet all of the Assets and one or more of the Needs Criteria for that level of care. It is recommended (though not required) that the Assets and Needs Criteria be reviewed on at least a bi-weekly basis for individuals who receive clinical services more frequently than one time per week. Return to the top of the list.
