D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B1603

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 22-B1603 - PLACEMENT PROCESS

1603.1

The Administration shall make referrals to appropriate facilities in order to identify a facility that will accept the mentally retarded person who is in need of respite care services.

1603.2

Prior to the placement of the mentally retarded person into a respite care arrangement, the Administration staff shall meet with the mentally retarded person, his or her primary caregiver, and the proposed provider of the respite care in order to do the following:

(a) To make final arrangements for the placement; and

(b) To make the arrangements for the return of the mentally retarded person to his or her home.

1603.3

Placement of mentally retarded persons in respite care shall be made in the least restrictive environment.

1603.4

Each provider of respite care shall be required to sign a contractual agreement established by the Administration which specifies the services to be rendered.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 22, r. 22-B1603

Final Rulemaking published at 34 DCR 3319, 3322 (May 22, 1987)