N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44C-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 10:44C-4.3 - Monitoring and review of Individual Treatment Plans

(a) The case manager shall conduct a monthly review in order to, at a minimum:

1. Monitor implementation of the plan; and

2. Make needed adjustments in conjunction with the TDT so that continuous progress is made toward achieving goals.

(b) If the case manager's review reveals the need for additional support for implementation of any element of the plan or if program modification is required, the case manager shall call for either a mini-team review or a full TDT meeting.

(c) Any major change in residential service and/or supports of a person served shall include the utilization of the TDT.

(d) A person served may be unsupervised for specific amounts of time with approval by the TDT documented in the ITP.

1. If unsupervised time results in a change in the program description the licensee shall follow the requirements at N.J.A.C. 10:44C-2.8(d).

(e) Any proposed changes to the ITP shall be recommended to the case manager immediately.

1. If the case manager concludes that proposed changes to the ITP result in significant differences from the intent of the TDT, he or she shall secure input from the TDT.

2. All changes in the ITP shall be communicated to the members of the TDT.

3. If, after receipt of the written ITP, there is a disagreement by any party, the TDT shall meet to discuss the change.

4. The ITP may be implemented pending resolution of the discussion.

(f) The TDT shall meet at least annually to review and update the ITP.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44C-4.3

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 58(a), effective 1/3/2023