173-35-05 Case management.

(A) The PAA shall assign a case manager to each resident upon enrollment in the RSS program.

(B) The PAA may only assign to a resident a case manager that is certified by ODA.

(C) Case management is not intended to supplant or replace services for which residents qualify that are provided by other providers.

(D) The case manager shall do the following:

(1) Develop a RCP in consultation with the resident that meets the resident’s needs and preferences within the program requirements;

(2) Implement and/or coordinate the delivery of services in the RCP;

(3) Make a face-to-face visit with the resident no later than thirty days after the date of enrollment and at least once every six months thereafter. More frequent monitoring may occur dependent on the resident’s situation;

(4) Update the RCP, if, after a face-to-face visit with the resident, the case manager determines that the services in the RCP are not appropriate to meet the current needs of the resident;

(5) At least annually, review and update the RCP. In the event of a change in the individual’s residence, the case manager shall update the RCP and have it signed by the resident, the facility, and the case manager no later than thirty days after the change of address;

(6) Assist the resident in accessing other medical, educational, and social services as the case manager determines that such assistance is appropriate;

(7) As the case manager determines that such assistance is appropriate, assist the resident in locating a living arrangement if the facility in which the resident resides is unable to meet the resident’s needs;

(8) Notify any providers identified on the RCP of changes in the resident’s circumstances that affect service delivery, the RCP, or any other known care and treatment plans in effect;

(9) Notify the CDJFS of any changes in the resident’s living arrangement; and,

(10) Disenroll a resident from the RSS program when the resident no longer meets the eligibility criteria.

Replaces: 173-35-06

Effective: 01/01/2008

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 01/31/2012

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 173.02, 173.35

Rule Amplifies: 173.35

Prior Effective Dates: Eff. 11/1/93 (Emer.); 1/30/94; 5/1/94 (Emer.); 7/24/94; 7/1/95 (Emer.); 10/2/95 (Emer.); 12/30/95; 1/8/98; 7/1/00; 9/29/02