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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 10.22.05.03" title_num="10" subtitle_num="22" chapter_num="05" heading="Development and Implementation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The resource coordinator, as defined in COMAR 10.22.09, shall ensure that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Each individual, other than an individual receiving respite services in the community, has an IP that is developed not more than 30 calendar days after receiving services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The IP is developed in a manner consistent with the values and outcomes in COMAR 10.22.04, and the provisions of any other relevant State or federal laws;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Each individual is provided with a range of the most integrated setting service options that may be appropriate; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The IP meetings are held at a time and place convenient to the individual.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the individual does not have a resource coordinator, the licensee, in the following priority order, shall ensure that the requirements of this chapter are met:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Community residential services licensee;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Vocational or day services licensee; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Family and individual support services licensee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Written Plan of Habilitation for Individuals Residing in State Residential Center.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The individual, a treating professional, and a resource coordinator shall develop the written plan of habilitation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>On an annual basis and any other time requested by the individual, the treating professional and the resource coordinator shall discuss with the individual:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The service and support needs of the individual;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A range of the most integrated setting service options licensed through the administration that may be appropriate; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Any identified community-based Medicaid waiver services and any other services and supports that may be appropriate.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The treating professionals and resource coordinator shall use any communication devices and techniques, including the use of sign language, as appropriate, to facilitate the involvement of the individual in the development of the written plan of habilitation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>