Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 118 - REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE LICENSING AND FUNCTIONING OF INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION
Chapter 9 - PROFESSIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES
Section 144-118-9.C - Day or External Programs

09/01/07 a. Unless a competent client objects, all clients are required to attend day or external programs outside the facility each week day, unless medically contraindicated. This should be reviewed and documented quarterly.

09/01/07 b. All day programs must be of at least four (4) hours duration, exclusive of meal and rest periods. A client may attend for a shorter period of time if recommended by the IPP and if the client receives alternate programming in the living unit and/or the community.