Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 196 - Human Services Department
Chapter 9520 - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
LICENSING RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS WHO ARE MENTALLY ILL
Part 9520.0580 - PROGRAM EVALUATION

Subpart 1. Process required.

Each program shall institute an evaluation process to be conducted on an ongoing basis. The evaluation process shall be outcome-based and consistent with the emphasis of parts 9520.0500 to 9520.0670 on individual treatment planning. In a format developed by the commissioner, the data and documentation required by subparts 2 to 4 shall be submitted to the commissioner on an annual, aggregate basis for statewide summaries and for planning the use of state resources.

Subp. 2. General data.

Each program shall systematically collect data that includes, but need not be limited to: resident demographic data, program service data, and data on concurrent services. Each program shall submit the data to the host county for combination with follow-up data collected by county case workers.

Subp. 3. Individual data.

Each program shall also, for the purpose of examining the program's impact, assess the progress of each resident relative to the resident's individual treatment plan. Progress shall be assessed by rating each resident within 30 days of admission and thereafter at the time of quarterly review on uniform level of functioning scales determined by the commissioner.

Subp. 4. County technical assistance.

Each program shall collaborate with available county technical assistance staff to examine the evaluation results, to assess the overall progress of residents in the program, and to document how the results are used in administrative and program development.

Subp. 5. Data restrictions.

Each program shall collect the statistical data described in this part for the purpose of program evaluation. Dissemination shall be in accordance with provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, sections 13.01 to 13.86, and all applicable federal rules or laws.