The resource coordination licensee shall carry out the following functions:
- A. Determine an individual's needs, preferences, desires, satisfaction, and the most integrated setting appropriate to meet the individual's needs;
- B. Assist the individual through planning in choosing goals and outcomes, the services needed to accomplish these goals and outcomes, and the establishment of realistic time frames for meeting these goals and outcomes;
- C. Broker services in consultation with the regional office to obtain generic services, services funded by the Administration, and natural supports;
- D. Advocate for the individual to assure that the individual's rights are protected and the individual's needs and preferences are considered;
- E. Monitor and act as a third-party advocate for implementation of the IP; and
- F. If requested by the Administration, provide utilization review of services being provided to individuals.
Authority: Health-General Article, §§7-903 and 7-904, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date: August 25, 1986 (13:17 Md. R. 1922)
Chapter, Services Coordination Programs for Mentally Retarded and Nonretarded Developmentally Disabled Individuals, repealed and new chapter, Resource Coordination Program Service Plan, adopted effective July 26, 1999 (26:15 Md. R. 1148)
Regulation .03D adopted effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)
Regulation .04A amended effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)
Regulation .05A amended effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)
Regulation .05D adopted effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)
Regulation .06A amended effective May 5, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 897)