Section 455IAC1-6-8. Provider policy conformance

   (a) The provider shall coordinate with service providers in the area to obtain necessary direct services for the recipient. The provider shall not provide any other service to the recipient directly except guardianship and least restrictive services.

  (b) If the direct services are not available from another provider, or if there are extraordinary circumstances making the provision of those services by the provider preferable, the provider must request a waiver from the division. The division may grant a waiver if there are no other providers available and willing to provide the direct services.

  (c) The provider shall use standardized adult guardianship services program forms provided by the BAIHS.

  (d) Where the assessment of an individual indicates the need for guardianship, the provider shall seek guardianship appointments from the court and may serve as the guardian. The provider shall provide least restrictive services.

  (e) The provider shall not subcontract for the provision of guardianship or any least restrictive service or in any way delegate responsibility for any guardianship or least restrictive service. (Division of Aging; 455 IAC 1-6-8; filed Jul 25, 1995, 12:00 p.m.: 18 IR 3396; readopted filed Oct 1, 2001, 3:38 p.m.: 25 IR 528; readopted filed Nov 30, 2007, 4:47 p.m.: 20071226-IR-460070733RFA; readopted filed Nov 15, 2013, 3:22 p.m.: 20131211-IR-455130453RFA) NOTE: Transferred from the Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services (460 IAC 1-5-8) to the Division of Aging (455 IAC 1-6-8) by P.L.153-2011, SECTION 21, effective July 1, 2011.