Sec. 10.21.27.07. Conclusion of Respite Episode

A. Planned Conclusion. At the agreed upon time of conclusion of a respite care episode, the program director shall assure that staff document a summary of the episode in the individual's record.

B. Individual's Discontinuation of Services. If an individual elects to discontinue services before the planned conclusion of a respite episode, as described in §A of this regulation, the program director shall:

(1) Promptly notify the individual's caregiver or designated emergency contact;

(2) If the individual is a child, discharge the child only to an adult who is legally responsible for the child;

(3) Notify the CSA and the Administration's ASO of the action; and

(4) Assure that staff document a summary of the episode in the individual's record.

C. Program's Recommendation to Discontinue Services. If the program director recommends discharging an individual who does not comply with the program's rules or for whom the program's services are not appropriate, the program director shall follow the provisions outlined in §B of this regulation.