Section 10-307 - Single point of entry program(a)(1) The Interagency Committee shall establish and coordinate a program to provide single points of entry within each planning and service area.(2) The Department shall supervise the program for the Interagency Committee.(b) Each area agency shall operate a single point of entry program to assess the needs of seniors and their caregivers and provide appropriate services.(c) The following services shall be provided through a single point of entry: (1) providing current information on available programs, services, or benefits;(2) determining the service needs of each senior who requests service;(3) processing requests for service from seniors;(4) through widely publicized local outreach facilities and communications systems, providing access to available public and private programs and services for seniors, including: (i) transportation services;(ii) health and nutrition services;(iii) financial assistance;(v) educational services;(vi) services available through volunteer organizations or private agencies;(vii) appropriate housing arrangements;(viii) health insurance counseling;(ix) employment and volunteer opportunities;(x) respite care services; and(xi) other programs, information, counseling, or benefits for seniors;(5) monitoring the outcome of requests for service or information; and(6) arranging with other agencies for individual assessment to determine the service needs of a frail or health-impaired senior.(d) To the extent possible, each single point of entry shall be:(1) located in a senior citizen center; and(2) available for access at least 5 days a week.(e) Local interagency committees on services to seniors shall make agreements among themselves and with other agencies to provide staff on a regular basis at the single points of entry to: (1) provide information and services to seniors; and(2) administer agency programs.