Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76315 - Developmental Program Services-Individual Program Plan

(a) Each client shall have an individual program plan that:

(1) Is completed within 30 days following admission.

(2) Is developed with the use of comprehensive assessment data.

(3) Is developed by an interdisciplinary team, including the participation of direct care staff; all relevant agency staff members; staff or other agencies involved in serving the client; and the client and the client's parents if the client is a minor, or the client's authorized representative when appropriate.

(4) Identifies the client's developmental, social, behavioral, recreational and physical needs.

(5) Includes established prioritized objectives, written in behavioral terms, that are measurable and time limited, for meeting the identified needs.

(6) Identifies the method and frequency of evaluation.

(7) Includes a daily program schedule which specifies:

(A) Time and duration of all activities of daily living.

(B) Time, duration and location of all specified programs.

(C) Time, duration and location of all recreational activities.

(8) Specifies the persons and agencies responsible for implementing and coordinating the plan.

(9) Is available to direct care staff in each living unit.

(10) Is interpreted to or made available to the client and the client's family unless the adult client or the authorized representative objects.

(11) Is reviewed by a member or members of an interdisciplinary team at least monthly, with documentation of the review entered into the client record.

(12) Is reviewed and updated by the interdisciplinary team semiannually, and the result documented in the record. The result of the review shall be interpreted to the client and the client's family unless the adult client or authorized representative objects. This review shall include consideration of the advisability of continued residence and alternative programs.

(13) Includes, when release is anticipated, plans for appropriate services, including indicating agencies or persons responsible for those follow-up services, in the client's new environment. Procedures shall be established so that parents, guardians or authorized representatives who request the release of a client are counseled concerning the advantages and disadvantages of release.

(b) The individual program plan shall be implemented as written.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 76315

Note: Authority cited: Section 208(a), Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code.