049-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-31 - Individual Treatment Plan of Care (ITPC)

(a) An ITPC shall be developed for each child within fourteen (14) calendar days of placement in a Residential Treatment Center (RTC), a RTC with a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP) Endorsement or a Board of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES).

(b) The ITPC shall be developed by the organization's administrator/executive director (or designee) foster parent, professional staff, parent or legal guardian, DFS if the child is in DFS custody, and the child (if age appropriate).

(c) All ITPCs shall be written, reviewed and conducted under the supervision of the therapeutic staff/case manager.

(d) The ITPC shall include, but not be limited to:

(i) Written, measurable behavioral objectives, including how the staff will facilitate engagement of child with his/her family (to develop, maintain and strengthen relationship) of what is to be accomplished during the estimated period of service;

(ii) Activities and tasks assigned to the organization or foster parent, child and family members (others as indicated) along with time frames for achievement of each task and clearly stated expectations and resources to be provided by the organization, child, family members, or other agencies or community organizations;

(iii) Delivery of competent, regular and emergency medical, dental and optical care, with attention to special medical needs (the child's health and safety plan shall be integrated into the ITPC, when available);

(iv) Discharge plan to include a time-line, anticipated discharge date, and continuing care plan with other programs and/or community service providers identified as appropriate;

(v) Time frames for the periodic review of progress toward the objectives;

(vi) Description of the potential benefits of achieving the ITPC objectives and a description of potential ramifications of not achieving the ITPC objectives;

(vii) When age appropriate, independent living skill building; and

(viii) A description of any Reasonable and Prudent Parent decisions made by the designated official (executive director) or his/her designee.

(e) The organization shall have a system for the implementation of ITPCs that included keeping a record of progress and sharing information with the staff and foster parents, DFS if the child is in DFS custody, the child, and the parent or legal guardian on a regular basis.

(f) Copies of the ITPC shall be provided to the staff and foster parents, DFS if the child is in DFS custody, the child (if age appropriate), and the parent or legal guardian.

(g) The ITPC shall be reviewed and revised at least every thirty (30) days by the therapeutic staff, parent or legal guardian, foster parent, DFS if the child is in DFS custody and the child. Participants shall sign and date the ITPC. Phone and video participation of any member shall be acknowledged and signed for by someone physically present at the review. Copies of revised ITPC's and progress reports shall be provided to the DFS Caseworker within 10 days of the review.

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049-3 Wyo. Code R. §§ 3-31

Amended, Eff. 11/8/2017. Amended, Eff. 9/3/2021.