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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.21.21.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="21" heading="Residential Rehabilitation Program (RRP) Managed Intervention Plan (MIP).">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The program director shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Ensure that the program has a written policy regarding the development of and process for the implementation of a managed intervention plan (MIP) for an individual receiving RRP services; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Upon initiation of service, document that the individual has received the written policy regarding the MIP.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>For an individual at risk of an unplanned discharge, the rehabilitation coordinator, in collaboration with the individual, shall prepare an MIP that includes:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Identification of the issues or symptoms that prompt the implementation of the MIP;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Steps and planned interventions, including, but not limited to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A description of additional individualized services and supports that may be needed;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Verbal notification;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Written notification;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Temporary interruption of RRP services, which shall include:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The identification of temporary residential alternatives, if any; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Notification to the CSA;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Identification of the individuals involved in implementing the MIP; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>The signature of the:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Individual;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Individual's rehabilitation coordinator;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Individual's family or others, if designated by the individual.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The elements of the MIP may be included in a revised IRP.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>