Illinois Administrative Code
Title 59 - MENTAL HEALTH
Part 119 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CERTIFICATION OF DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING PROGRAMS
Subpart B - PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED DAY PROGRAMS
Section 119.205 - Criteria for participation of individuals
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) A minimum level of skill development shall not be required for entry into a program.
b) The criteria for exit from the program shall be as follows:
c) Individuals who meet or exceed the exit criteria shall not enter or remain in the program unless the program can document that alternative resources in the individual's community do not exist to meet the service needs. Examples of documentation include denials of admission to other programs because of lack of capacity or the information that no other program exists in the indivdiual's community.
d) The team shall evaluate individuals who have attained the exit criteria to determine whether they should continue in the program, or if they should enter a program more integrated into the community such as supported employment. The team shall document reasons for its decision.
e) The team shall assess individuals on the following skills:
f) At least annually, the team shall assess the individual's skill level and review the current placement to determine if it is meeting the individual's needs.
g) The provider shall identify to the Department, with a release of information in keeping with the Act, the names of all individuals whom the team has determined should exit the program. The Department shall assist the provider in identifying alternative services. An individual shall continue in the program until an alternative day program that meets his or her needs is provided.