Section 460IAC6-18-4. Documentation standards

   (a) A provider of behavioral support services shall maintain documentation regarding the development of a behavioral support plan that:

(1) the least intrusive method was attempted and exhausted first; and

(2) if a highly restrictive procedure is deemed to be necessary and included in a behavioral support plan, the actions required by section 2(j) of this rule have been taken.

  (b) A provider of behavioral support services shall maintain the following documentation for each individual served:

(1) A copy of the individual's behavioral support assessment.

(2) If applicable, the individual's behavioral support plan.

(3) Dates, times, and duration of each visit with the individual.

(4) A description of the behavioral support activities conducted.

(5) A description of behavioral support progress made.

(6) The signature of the person providing the behavioral support services on each date the behavioral support service is provided.

(Division of Disability and Rehabilitative Services; 460 IAC 6-18-4; filed Nov 4, 2002, 12:04 p.m.: 26 IR 776; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 11:11 a.m.: 20081015-IR-460080618RFA; readopted filed Aug 11, 2014, 11:20 a.m.: 20140910-IR-460140241RFA)