1. (1) Each program must develop and implement a case plan for each program participant in care.

2. (2) The case plan must include:

   1. (a) the program participant's physical and medical needs;
   2. (b) behavior management issues;
   3. (c) mental health services when appropriate;
   4. (d) measurable goals and objectives and corresponding time frames;
   5. (e) the responsibilities of the program participant, staff, and parent/legal guardian for meeting the goals and objectives;
   6. (f) education plans; and
   7. (g) discharge plans and estimated discharge date.

3. (3) The initial case plan must:

   1. (a) be developed within seven business days after admission; and
   2. (b) be updated at least every 90 days from the day of development.
4. (4) The program participant and the parent/guardian must be involved in developing and updating the case plan.
5. (5) The program participant, parent/legal guardian, and program staff developing the case plan must sign and date the plan and plan updates.
6. (6) A copy of the signed case plan must be provided to the parent/legal guardian and maintained in the program participant's file.

Authorizing statute(s): 52-2-803, 52-2-805, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 52-2-803, 52-2-805, 52-2-809, MCA

History: NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2029, Eff. 11/9/19.