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Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department ofSubagency 0021 - Developmental Disabilities - Individually-selected
Chapter 2 - FUNDING EMERGENCY SERVICES
Section 2-9 - Development and Approval of the Emergency Service Plan

048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-9

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Current through April 27, 2019
Section 2-9 - Development and Approval of the Emergency Service Plan

(a) Within two (2) business days of the Division approving funding of an emergency referral, the provider shall submit an emergency service plan to the Division listing the services to be provided and the rates for services as agreed upon. The emergency service plan shall, as much as possible, be person-centered. The plan shall be completed on a form designed by the Division and shall include the following information:

  • (i) Pertinent health and safety information as available, including, but not limited to:
    • (A) Diagnoses.
    • (B) Medications.
    • (C) Behavioral support needs, including identification of rights restrictions and a basic positive behavior support plan, if targeted behaviors are known and if there is a possibility that restraints will be used.
    • (D) Supervision needs.
    • (E) Identification of assessments and health care visits being scheduled.
  • (ii) A basic schedule of services, including:
    • (A) Locations of service.
    • (B) Anticipated supervision level.
    • (C) Activities.
  • (iii) Preliminary information on a plan for action if the applicant ultimately is not eligible for home and community based waiver services.

(b) The emergency service plan shall be approved by the Division in order for services to be reimbursed.

  • (i) The Division shall have three (3) business days to review and approve the plan, which shall have an effective date of the date the provider assumed responsibility for the applicant.

(c) Upon approval of the service plan, providers shall provide services and supports pursuant to the plan.

(d) Providers approved to provide emergency services shall also adhere to all the applicable standards in Chapter 45.

(e) In no event shall the Division be required to provide or fund covered services in the absence of available funding, or if there is evidence that the applicant will not meet the clinical eligibility for a home and community based waiver.

048-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-9