1. 1. Application An application for adult developmental services, on a form provided by the commissioner, must be initiated at or referred to a regional office of the department. Except for referrals identifying a possible need for adult protective services, the department shall accept only those referrals to which the client or client's guardian has consented.

   [PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §109 (AMD).]

2. 2. Preliminary procedures Within 10 work days from the day of the department's receipt of the application and a permission for service form signed by the client or the client's guardian, the department shall:

   1. A. Determine when a visit to observe the client in the client's current environment or other setting familiar and comfortable to the client will be appropriate and useful;

      [PL 2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD).]

   2. B. Obtain a brief family survey;

      [PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW).]

   3. C. Make a preliminary identification of the client's abilities and needs and of the relevant services presently available to the client;

      [PL 2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD).]

   4. D. Ensure the client's access to an advocate throughout the process of adult developmental services under sections 5467 to 5471;

      [PL 2013, c. 21, §10 (AMD).]

   5. E. Determine what information is needed to establish eligibility;

      [PL 2003, c. 389, §9 (NEW).]

   6. F. Provide services or referral for services to meet singular immediate needs for the client's health and safety; and

      [PL 2003, c. 389, §9 (NEW).]

   7. G. Begin to gather information for a service plan or a personal plan.

      [PL 2003, c. 389, §9 (NEW).]

   [PL 2013, c. 21, §10 (AMD).]

PL 1983, c. 459, §7 (NEW). PL 1983, c. 580, §17 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 410, §CCC40 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 560, §K56 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 389, §9 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 542, Pt. A, §§109, 110 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 21, §10 (AMD).