The CCO shall:

1. A. Coordinate and facilitate the CFT, with CFT meetings convened at least every 45 calendar days or more frequently as clinically indicated;
2. B. Record and keep notes at every CFT meeting that include the CFT members who were present, a summary of the discussion, any changes to the POC, and action items for follow up, and share them with the CFT members, including those who were not in attendance;
3. C. Update the POC to include change in progress, services, or other areas within 5 calendar days of the CFT meeting; and

4. D. Ensure that the care coordinator:

   1. (1) Facilitates CFT meetings;
   2. (2) Facilitates access to the services and supports in the POC; and

   3. (3) At the first meeting:

      1. (a) Administers the appropriate assessments, as designated by the Department;
      2. (b) Works with the participant and family to develop an initial crisis plan that includes response to immediate service needs; and
      3. (c) For 1915(i) participants, provides an overview of the care coordination process.

Authority: Health-General Article, §2-104(b), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: October 1, 2014 (41:19 Md. R. 1078)

Regulation .02B amended effective August 26, 2019 (46:17 Md. R. 726)

Regulation .03B amended effective August 26, 2019 (46:17 Md. R. 726)

Regulation .07 amended effective August 26, 2019 (46:17 Md. R. 726)

Regulation .07C amended effective November 14, 2022 (49:23 Md. R. 996)

Regulation .09B amended effective August 26, 2019 (46:17 Md. R. 726)

Regulation .12A amended effective August 26, 2019 (46:17 Md. R. 726)

Regulation .13D amended effective August 26, 2019 (46:17 Md. R. 726)

Regulation .16D amended effective April 13, 2015 (42:7 Md. R. 568)