; or (ii) at a non-Department residential care facility in the community that can admit the veteran within such period and— (I) has a contract or agreement with the Department in place; or (II) will enter into such a contract or agreement prior to furnishing such care. (3) Admission The Secretary shall specify timeliness standards for the admission of a veteran into the Program, or the referral of a veteran to a non-Department residential care facility in the community, upon making an admission decision with respect to the veteran. (4) Performance metrics (A) In general The Secretary shall develop metrics to track, and shall subsequently track, the performance of the Department, and contractors of the Department that provide residential care to veterans, in meeting— (i) the requirements for referral to the Program under paragraph (1) and any other provision of law; (ii) the requirements for screening for the Program and other admission options under paragraph (2); and (iii) the requirements for timely admission to the Program under paragraph (3). (B) Elements The metrics developed under subparagraph (A) shall include metrics for tracking performance with respect to routine and priority access under the Program. (c) Placement; transportation (1) Locations; start dates If the Secretary determines that a veteran is in need of residential care under the Program, the Secretary shall provide the veteran with a list of locations that meet— (A) the care needs of the veteran, including applicable treatment tracks