Section 17.21.8. Organizational requirements.

       21.8(1) Each AAA shall develop and adhere to written procedures regarding the prevention and management of conflicts of interest. Such procedures shall at a minimum include:

        a.           The process for delegating case management responsibilities to a case manager;

        b.           Identification of where conflicts do, or could, exist;

        c.           Procedures to eliminate or minimize those conflicts;

        d.           A process for conflict resolution with the consumer's best interest as the priority.

       21.8(2) Each AAA shall have a designated CMPFE coordinator responsible for administering and monitoring the program at the local level.

       21.8(3) Each AAA shall ensure that all CMPFE staff complete mandatory reporter training requirements in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 235B.

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