Section 15-804 - Individualized support plan. - Maryland Statutes

§ 15-804. Individualized support plan.
 

(a)  In general.- Each consumer's services shall be based on an individualized support plan that is: 

(1) Jointly developed by the consumer or the consumer's representative and the Department or its designee; 

(2) Approved by the consumer or the consumer's representative; and 

(3) Given to the consumer and the consumer's representative in writing or other appropriate and understandable format. 

(b)  Specifications.- The individualized support plan shall specify: 

(1) The scope of attendant services and supports and the hours that the services are to be provided; 

(2) Alternative sources for attendant services and supports, including the means of ensuring substitute and emergency attendant services and supports; 

(3) A mechanism to coordinate attendant services and supports with health care services that the consumer receives; 

(4) An initial assessment of the consumer's needs and the frequency of reassessment; 

(5) The method of service delivery; 

(6) The degree and frequency of supervision of the personal assistant necessary for effective delivery of attendant services and supports; 

(7) The means to adjust services and hours when changes are needed; and 

(8) Complaint and appeal procedures. 
 

[2008, ch. 649, § 2.]