Section 5467 - Application and preliminary procedures1.Application. An application for adult developmental services, on a form provided by the commissioner, must be initiated at or referred to a regional office of the department. Except for referrals identifying a possible need for adult protective services, the department shall accept only those referrals to which the client or client's guardian has consented. [2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §109(AMD).]
2.Preliminary procedures. Within 10 work days from the day of the department's receipt of the application and a permission for service form signed by the client or the client's guardian, the department shall:A. Determine when a visit to observe the client in the client's current environment or other setting familiar and comfortable to the client will be appropriate and useful; [2003, c. 389, §9(AMD).]B. Obtain a brief family survey; [1983, c. 459, §7(NEW).]C. Make a preliminary identification of the client's abilities and needs and of the relevant services presently available to the client; [2003, c. 389, §9(AMD).]D. Ensure the client's access to an advocate throughout the process of adult developmental services under sections 5467 to 5471; [2013, c. 21, §10(AMD).]E. Determine what information is needed to establish eligibility; [2003, c. 389, §9(NEW).]F. Provide services or referral for services to meet singular immediate needs for the client's health and safety; and [2003, c. 389, §9(NEW).]G. Begin to gather information for a service plan or a personal plan. [2003, c. 389, §9(NEW).] [2013, c. 21, §10(AMD).]
Amended by 2013, c. 21,§ 10, eff. 10/9/2013.Amended by 2012, c. 542,§§ A-109, A-110, eff. 3/20/2012.1983, c. 459, § 7 (NEW) . 1983, c. 580, § 17 (AMD) . 1993, c. 410, §CCC40 (AMD) . 1995, c. 560, §K56 (AMD) . 2003, c. 389, § 9 (AMD) .