Section 2-7 - Process for Identification and Screening of Emergency Referrals (a) Any person may request that the Division consider whether an individual has an emergency.
(b) Once a potential emergency referral has been identified: - (i) A basic screening of the person and situation is coordinated by a representative from the Division within one business day with support from a team that may include but is not limited to a representative from each of the following:
- (A) Department of Family Services Protective Services Unit;
- (B) Community Mental Health Center;
- (C) Registered nurse certified as a waiver home and community based waiver provider, registered nurse working for a Home and Community Based waiver provider, Division nurse or Public Health Nurse, if available;
- (D) Law enforcement as appropriate.
- (ii) The screening shall include the following components as determined by the Division:
- (A) Interview with person, family, caregivers, or others involved in the person's life to determine if there is documentation verifying or indicating a possible developmental disability or acquired brain injury, including, but not limited to:
- (III) Psychological assessment, neuropsychological assessment, or other records.
- (B) Screening of functional limitations, including, but not limited to:
- (II) Activities of daily living.
- (C) Description of situation that resulted in emergency and description of which agency or agencies may have a role in providing funding or other services to person.
- (D) Contact information on person's guardian, family, or any other individual who could serve as person's advocate.
- (E) Any other information gathered during the interview that is pertinent to the assessment of the emergency situation.
- (iii) The representative from the Division compiles the results of the screening and submits the information to the Division Administrator or designee within one (1) business day of completion of the screening, unless there are significant and immediate health and safety concerns. In these cases, the representative from the Division shall contact the Division Administrator or designee immediately upon completion of screening tool.
- (iv) The Division Administrator or designee reviews the report upon receipt, determines if the person meets the definition and criteria for an emergency, and shares report with other appropriate agencies as permissible by State and Federal rules.
- (A) If the person meets the definition and criteria for an emergency, the Division will identify and contact a provider who is available to provide emergency services, including emergency case management services, within one (1) business day.
- (B) If the person does not meet the definition and criteria for an emergency, the Division shall assist the appropriate agencies to identify other resources for assistance as permissible by State and Federal rules.