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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 197 Ch. 10
- **Heading:** Ch. 10: Certification Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide Community Based Targeted Case Management for Adults with [an Intellectual Disability] and Autism
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maine Rules / -197 Department of Health and Human Services Rules / Ch. 10

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [197 Ch. 1 Ch. 1: Rights and Basic Protection of Persons with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_1.md)
- [197 Ch. 4 Ch. 4: Joint Regulations Between Division of Special Education and [the Office of Aging and Disability Services]](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_4.md)
- [197 Ch. 5 Ch. 5: Regulations Governing Behavioral Support, Modification and Management for People with an Intellectual Disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder in Maine](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_5.md)
- [197 Ch. 6 Ch. 6: Crisis Prevention and Intervention Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_6.md)
- [197 Ch. 8 Ch. 8: Grievance Process for Persons with an Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder or Acquired Brain Injury](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_8.md)
- [197 Ch. 10 Ch. 10: Certification Requirements for Agencies Seeking to Provide Community Based Targeted Case Management for Adults with [an Intellectual Disability] and Autism](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_00_197_10.md)
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