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.L - Speech Pathology and Audiology
Universal Citation: 10 ME Code Rules ยง 144-118-9.L
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
9.L.1. The facility shall provide speech pathology and audiology services, as required by the Annual Plan:
a. Through direct contact between speech
therapists and audiologists and the clients; and
b. Contact between speech therapists and
audiologists and other personnel, such as direct service staff and
teachers.
c. Which include, but are
not limited to:
1. Speech evaluation, as
appropriate, for each client who is unable to communicate;
2. Hearing screening as appropriate if the
client has a hearing impairment;
3.
Provision for procurement, maintenance, and replacement of hearing aids as
specified by a qualified audiologist;
4. Sufficient space, equipment and supplies
to promote efficient and effective speech pathology and audiology services.
9.L.2. The speech therapist or audiologist shall:
a.
Participate in the client's IDT as appropriate;
b. Document in the client's record, the
information needed for staff to implement continuing programs;
c. Record each client's response to program
and progress, at least quarterly;
d. Participate in inservice training for
direct service staff to whom implementation of treatment is
delegated.
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