Ch. 10: Certification Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide Community Based Targeted Case Management for Adults with [an Intellectual Disability] and Autism

h. 10 Table of Contents I. Introduction 3 II. Definitions 3 III. Certification Process 6 IV. Agency Organization 7 A Statement of Ownership 7 B. Governing Body 7 C. Chief Administrative Officer 7 D. Fiscal Management 12 E. General Policies 13 F. Quality Management 14 G. Miscellaneous 15 V. Personnel Management 16 A. Personnel Policies 16 B. Organizational Structure 17 C. Job Descriptions 17 D. Recruitment and Selection 18 E. Training and Orientation 20 F. Management, Supervision and Discipline 22 G. Personnel Records 24 VI. Operational Practices 25 A. General 25 B. Program Organization 26 C. Program Management 27 D. Staffing Patterns 27 E. Person Centered Plans 28 VII. Environment and Safety 28 A. Compliance 28 B. Structures 28 C. Emergency Management Plans 28 I. Introduction These rules are adopted in accordance with the statute noted below and in conformity with 5 MRSA § 8001 et seq. Severance Clause: The provisions of these rules are severable. If any provision of the rules is invalid, or if the application of the rules to any person or circumstances is invalid, such invalidity shall not effect other provisions or applications which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. Legal Basis: These rules are promulgated under the authority of 34-B MRSA §§ 1203, 5432 and 5465.