Regulations that Guide the Assessment Process

1. Regulations that Guide the Assessment Process

2. Access Element:NAC 480 5-003 • Allow entry to system • Allow for multiple entry points into the system • Dept of HHS • Independent Living Centers • Early Development Network • Other community agencies

3. Intake/Screening Element: 480 NAC 5-003.A1 • Collect information to: • Identify client’s needs • Evaluate level of care eligibility • Prioritize the referral

4. Principles of Intake/Screening Elements: 480 NAC 5-003.A2 • Responses are timely • Clients/family are treated with respect • Families have good understanding of A & D services • Rapport is developed

5. Principles of Intake/Screening Elements : 480 NAC 5-003.A2 (cont.) • Clients have choice • Resources are identified • Level of care isaccurately evaluated • Referral is accurately prioritized

6. Steps in theIntake/Screening Process • Supports potential client throughthe referral process • Provides information on A & D • Gathers information on supportnetwork & needs • Matches need with waiver service Role of ServicesCoordinator: 480 NAC 5-003.A2

7. The Role of the Services Coordinator (Cont.) • Obtains information on functioning & level of care eligibility. • Prioritizes referral • Accepts or rejects referral • Verifies level of care and service needs • Builds rapport • Monitors Medicaid eligibility • Provide timely notices, as appropriate