Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.10

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 16.16.01.10 - Purchase of Care

A. Decisions to use these funds are to be made by the placement review team. When Purchase of Care is approved the team shall assess the need for placement through the use of the individualized service plan by:

(1) Reviewing and considering possible vendors;

(2) Determining the appropriate use of funds.

B. When Purchase of Care is approved by the team, the juvenile counsel shall:

(1) Review financial resources of the family;

(2) Review insurance benefits to which the child might be entitled;

(3) Review any public or private resources which might be available to help provide the service;

(4) Complete the appropriate residential care application/referral and make copies of the social and evaluation material;

(5) Make placement referrals to those facilities which have been recommended by the placement review team by sending the residential care application/referral, along with any accompanying material which might be required, directly to the residential facility;

(6) Cooperate with any preplacement process which might be required by the interested facility;

(7) Provide supportive help to the child and family during the application process;

(8) Notify the resource consultant of the facility in which placement is to be made and the projected date the placement is to be effected;

(9) Arrange for any court action, hearings, or orders which might be required in connection with the proposed placement;

(10) Prepare child and family for the placement experience;

(11) Effect placement on the determined date;

(12) Forward copy of the court order for care and custody to the resource consultant;

(13) Be responsible for completion of the treatment program/services section on the appropriate ASSIST form; and

(14) Provide adjunct case services and supportive services during the course of placement.

C. Termination of Care. The juvenile counselor shall:

(1) Notify the resource consultant of the termination date and arrange for any necessary change in a court order; and

(2) Provide appropriate follow-up services to the child and the family according to the individualized service plan reassessment completed as a result of the child's return home.

Md. Code Regs. 16.16.01.10