Sec. 6.7. The division shall convene collaborative workgroups with the area agencies on aging to develop policies that establish the following:

(1) A person-centered planning process, supported by a needs-based assessment tool, that may be integrated with existing case management systems, to be used in determining a client’s needs and plan of care under section 1(2) of this chapter. The needs-based assessment must:

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 12-10-10-6.7

  • case management: means a service conducted locally by an area agency on aging that includes the following:

    Indiana Code 12-10-10-1

  • program: refers to the community and home options to institutional care for the elderly and disabled program established by this chapter. See Indiana Code 12-10-10-5
(A) document available supports and unmet needs that impact a client’s ability to ensure a safe and independent living environment; and

(B) include a standardized caregiver assessment.

(2) The percentage of program dollars adequate to provide case management services.

(3) Training necessary to effectively carry out this chapter.

(4) Data collection standards.

(5) Program performance measures.

(6) A cost participation schedule for program recipients as required by section 4(c) of this chapter.

As added by P.L.87-2017, SEC.4.