Code of Massachusetts Regulations
130 CMR - DIVISION OF MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Title 130 CMR 408.000 - Adult Foster Care Services
Section 408.525 - GAFC Emergency Services and Plans
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
The GAFC provider must establish written plans for medical and other emergencies. Emergency plans must include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) a written disaster plan for notifying the MassHealth agency of relocation of the member and ensuring the continuity of GAFC service delivery in the event of a fire, flood, or other natural or unnatural disaster, an easily accessible emergency plan for each member listing the member's name, telephone number of the member's physician, special medical needs, including treatments and medications, and emergency phone numbers as specified in 130 CMR 408.521(C)(6) for notification of the family or legal guardian, if identified, and a primary contact person who is able to address the member's needs and available if an unforeseen event occurs that prevents the member's GAFC provider from providing services;
(B) a written plan for emergency staff coverage;
(C) a written plan for emergency care and service in the event a member is displaced for any reason; and
(D) a written Continuity of Operations Plan that follows the guidelines from the Department of Public Health.
