2-007.04 Time-Limited Service Exceptions

473 NAC 2-007.04

Central Office staff shall not grant approval for extension beyond six months for the exclusive purpose of ongoing advocacy or follow up.

The following services are time-limited: Adult Protective Services, Adult Day Services, alternate care, and homemaker. When service provision requires one or more of them to continue beyond an initial six-month authorization period in order for the client to meet his/her service goal, the worker shall -

1. Develop a plan which will -

a. Avoid increased or continued dependency on services;

b. Assist the client to advance toward achievement of his/her program goal; and

c. Clearly outline client and worker responsibilities in implementing the plan;

2. Document -

a. What services have been provided during the previous six-month authorization period;

b. What positive steps have been taken toward client goal achievement;

c. What components of service remain to be provided through future service authorization, in order for the client to meet his/her service goal; and

d. Other significant changes in the client's situation.

3. Determine how much service authorization extension is needed;

4. Explore other resources for service provision;

5. Document other agencies/resources working with the client; and

6. Initiate Form DSS-2A documenting need and requesting a specific number of additional units for a specific time period.