S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:05:02

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 46:11:05:02 - Assessments

Within 30 calendar days after initiation of services and at least annually thereafter, the participant and the case manager shall review assessment information and identify when an updated assessment is necessary.

(1) The initial and annual ISP team shall document the results of the assessment review;

(2) If assessment updates cannot be completed prior to the initial or annual ISP meeting then the reason why and scheduled date of the assessment shall be documented in the ISP; and

(3) The case manager will assign, review, and approve the following assessments, unless there is documented evidence that the assessment is unnecessary:

(a) A physical examination performed by a licensed physician or a specially trained physician's assistant or nurse practitioner who is supervised by a licensed physician;

(b) An analysis of medication including psychotropic medications and any interactions, as documented by the behavior support committee and behavior intervention committee;

(c) A dental examination that includes assessment of oral hygiene practices;

(d) A social evaluation that includes a social and developmental history, delineation of the type and frequency of social interactions, and descriptions of the participant's social support network;

(e) A personal outcome assessment to identify and prioritize each participant's preferences;

(f) A psychological evaluation by a qualified examiner that includes an assessment of the participant's emotional and intellectual status;

(g) An assessment of adaptive behavior or independent living skills that includes functional assessment of skills in the areas of mobility and personal health care;

(h) A developmental, educational, or vocational evaluation;

(i) A medication and immunization history documented through interviews and a review of records from previous placements;

(j) Nutritional, vision, auditory, speech, and language screenings;

(k) Physical and occupational therapy evaluations;

(l) An assistive technology assessment; and

(m) A safety assessment that addresses the participant's safety risks in the areas of environment, health, and personal vulnerability.

S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:05:02

22 SDR 104, effective 2/13/1996; 27 SDR 63, effective 12/31/2000; 40 SDR 102, effective 12/3/2013; 42 SDR 9, effective 8/2/2016; 49 SDR 048, effective 11/22/2022

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26.