Sec. 07.02.14.05. Local Department Response to Application for IHAS

A. The IHAS supervisor shall review the request for completeness, and inform the case manager of additional information required to determine the applicant's need for IHAS. If the request is complete, and the IHAS supervisor decides that the applicant is eligible, the IHAS supervisor shall insert the applicant's name in the appropriate order on the waiting list for IHAS.

B. The IHAS supervisor shall notify the case manager of the applicant's ranking and of the availability of service within 2 working days of the receipt of the completed request.

C. When the service is to begin, the IHAS supervisor, with the case manager, shall develop a written plan for aide services for the individual that includes:

(1) The goals to be met;

(2) Tasks to be performed;

(3) Amount and the length of service to be provided including a personal care plan prepared by a registered nurse or physician if personal care is required;

(4) The specific results expected from the provision of aide services; and

(5) The date service is expected to begin.

D. If the IHAS supervisor agrees with the case manager that an applicant requires immediate service in order to prevent abuse, neglect, self-neglect, exploitation, institutional placement, or foster care for children, and there is a resource available, the IHAS supervisor shall request the case manager to forward a complete written request within 5 working days.

E. If the local department is notified by another local department that a client who is in danger of immediate institutionalization, child foster care, or death, without IHAS, has moved to the area of the local department, the local department shall begin IHAS immediately if funds or staff are available. The local department shall forward a copy of the case record within 3 working days of the notification of the move.