Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 2
Subtitle 09 - MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
Chapter 10.09.56 - Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Section 10.09.56.03 - Care Planning Process
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.09.56.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Multidisciplinary Team.
(1) A
multidisciplinary team shall be convened by the local school system or local
lead agency in accordance with COMAR 10.09.52 to:
(a) Assess or reassess an applicant's or
participant's need and eligibility for Autism Waiver services;
(b) Review the applicant's or participant's
IEP or IFSP, as necessary; and
(c)
Develop or review, and revise as necessary, the applicant's or participant's
Autism Waiver plan of care.
(2) The multidisciplinary team shall include:
(a) The applicant's or participant's service
coordinator who shall attend at least one statewide Autism Waiver training
session per year;
(b) The
applicant's or participant's parent or parents;
(c) A chairman who is the official
representative of the local school system or local lead agency;
(d) Other appropriate professionals
representing the local school system or local lead agency, as necessary and
consistent with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA);
and
(e) Other service providers and
individuals, as appropriate.
A-1. Risk Assessment.
(1) Upon initial review, or if the
participant's status changes, the service coordinator shall conduct a risk
assessment to ensure the applicant can be safely maintained in a home and
community-based setting utilizing Autism Waiver services.
(2) A risk assessment shall be conducted by
the service coordinator using the Autism Waiver Risk Assessment form.
B. A participant's Autism Waiver plan of care or plan of care addendum:
(1)
Identifies the specific Autism Waiver services to be provided to the
participant, as covered under this chapter;
(2) Specifies for each identified Autism
Waiver service the:
(a) Description of the
specific service to be provided;
(b) Service start date;
(c) Estimated duration;
(d) Approved frequency and units of services
to be delivered; and
(e) Provider;
and
(3) Identifies
medical conditions that require a written, signed emergency protocol.
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