Section 144-118-6.A - Qualified Mental Retardation Professional09/01/07 The facility shall have a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) who is responsible for integrating, coordinating and monitoring each client's active treatment program. The QMRP is responsible for such tasks as coordinating, supervising, integrating and reviewing the various aspects of programs and services. The facility shall ensure that:
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1.There is an assigned qualified mental retardation professional (QMRP). 2. There are sufficient numbers of QMRPs to accomplish the job.3. The QMRP observes individuals, reviews data and progress, and revises programs based on individual need and performance.4. The QMRP ensures consistency among external and internal programs and disciplines.5. The QMRP ensures service design and delivery which provides each individual with an appropriate active treatment program.6. The QMRP ensures that any discrepancies or conflicts between programmatic, medical, dietary, and vocational aspects of the individual's assessment and program are resolved.7. The QMRP ensures a follow-up to recommendations for services, equipment or programs.8. The QMRP ensures that adequate environmental supports and assistive devices are present to promote independence.9. The QMRP initiates a periodic review of each individual program plan for necessary changes.10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 118, § 6.A