Section 17.21.12. Service plan development.

       21.12(1) Upon completion of the comprehensive assessment during the home visit, the case manager shall develop an initial service plan with the consumer which, at a minimum, shall take into consideration and address information identified during the assessment of the consumer’s service needs, functioning level, strengths and available family or informal service providers and community resources. The case manager shall provide the consumer with a list of known service providers available in the consumer's community.

       21.12(2) Following the initial plan, a more thorough, ongoing plan shall be developed. The completed written service plan shall include at a minimum:

        a.           A description of the level of care;

        b.           Goals to be obtained by the consumer;

        c.           Expected outcomes;

        d.           Services to be provided, providers of those services and the frequency and cost of services, if available; and

        e.           Exit and contingency planning.

       21.12(3) The case manager shall explain to the consumer how to access assistance in situations of suspected dependent adult abuse.

       21.12(4) The consumer or the consumer's legal representative and the case manager shall sign the service plan.

       21.12(5) Each AAA shall have a written process in place to ensure that service plans meet all applicable standards.

[ARC 8489B, IAB 1/27/10, effective 1/7/10]