Patient Placement Criteria

Patient Placement Criteria are guidelines used by healthcare providers to determine the most appropriate setting for a person's care based on their medical and psychological needs. These criteria help ensure that individuals receive the level of treatment they require—such as hospital, residential facility, or outpatient services—promoting effective, safe, and efficient care. They consider factors like the severity of symptoms, risk to self or others, and the ability to function daily, guiding decisions to match patients with the right environment for recovery and stability.