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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 07.02.15.07" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="15" heading="Coordination With Other Services.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Adult Protective Services.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>While providing the service of this program, the SSTA case manager shall be alert for indicators of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or self-neglect and, therefore, requires Adult Protective Services.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If the SSTA case manager determines that indicators of abuse, neglect, or exploitation exist, the worker shall make a referral to Adult Protective Services immediately.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If the SSTA case manager determines that indicators of self-neglect exist, the worker shall make a referral to Adult Protective Services if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The adult or the adult's representative does not agree to and cooperate with a SSTA service plan which would result in a substantial abatement of the risk due to self-neglect; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Guardianship of the Person of the adult is necessary to mitigate the risk due to self-neglect.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>When the SSTA case manager refers a SSTA client to Adult Protective Services, the case manager shall continue services to the client until Continuing Adult Protective Services has begun.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In-Home Aide Services.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>When the service plan indicates that an adult needs service from the In-Home Aide Services program, the case manager shall complete a written referral to the In-Home Aide Services program. The referral shall include at least the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A clear list of the specific aide services requested;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>An explanation of why aide service is needed and what other resources have been explored to meet the adult's need for aide service; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A statement of the specific objectives to be achieved by the aide service.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>When the SSTA case manager reassesses the client’s service plan which includes use of In-Home Aide Services, the worker shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Request from the In-Home Aide Services program staff a Progress Report outlining their evaluation of the effect and effectiveness of the aide service on the client's overall circumstances; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Notify the In-Home Aide Services program of any changes to the contents of the referral.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>When the case manager determines that the adult requires immediate service from the In-Home Aide Services program in order to prevent abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, or institutional placement, the worker shall make an immediate verbal request to the In-Home Aide Services supervisor. The SSTA worker shall forward a written referral to the In-Home Aide Services supervisor within 5 working days of the verbal request for services.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>When the case manager is notified that service to an adult from the In-Home Aide Services program will be or has been terminated, the worker shall begin a reassessment of the adult's service needs immediately, unless the termination is the result of a service plan previously developed by the worker with the adult or the adult's representative.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>