24 Miss. Code. R. 2-17.1

Current through September 24, 2024
Rule 24-2-17.1 - Individual Plans
A. The individual plan is the overall plan that directs the treatment and support of the person receiving services. The individual plan should be designed to increase or support independence and community participation. The individual plan may be referred to as the Treatment Plan, Plan of Services and Supports, Individual Service Plan, Wraparound Plan or Person-Centered Plan. The name of the plan is dependent upon the population being served and the process utilized to develop the plan.
B. The plan must be based on the strengths, challenges, desired outcomes, and activities to support outcomes of the person receiving services and his/her parent(s)/legal representative(s) (if applicable). Outcomes should be identified by the person, parent(s)/legal representative(s), and/or natural supports (if applicable).
C. Adults with a serious mental illness and children/youth with serious emotional disturbance must be seen in person or by telemedicine and evaluated by a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner, physician assistant, licensed professional counselor (LPC) , licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), or licensed certified (clinical) social worker to certify that the services planned are medically/therapeutically necessary for the treatment of the person. These professionals must see the person face-to-face or by telemedicine annually (or more often if medically indicated) to certify the same information in the person's record.
D. Certification and recertification must be documented as part of the individual plan directing treatment/support.

24 Miss. Code. R. 2-17.1

Section 41-4-7 of the Mississippi Code, 1972, as Amended
Amended 7/1/2016
Amended 9/1/2020