is reimbursed for the same category of direct support activities, an explanation of the differences in roles and responsibilities of each provider and how services will not be duplicated is required. All providers must ensure that notice of the grievance process outlined in 14-197 CMR Chapter 8 is regularly provided to members served by the provider. Providing notice includes, at a minimum, ensuring that written notice of the grievance process is provided to the member and their guardian at any planning meeting; posting notice of the grievance process in an appropriate common area of all facilities operated by the provider; and posting notice of the grievance process on any website maintained by the provider. In addition, the provider must ensure that all staff are trained in the grievance process. Staff must receive training in the grievance process upon hire, prior to working with members and then every thirty six (36) months thereafter. 21.04-3 Planning Team Composition Each member or guardian will determine the composition of the Planning Team. Planning will occur in a manner respectful and reflective of the member’s preference. The member will lead the Person-Centered Planning Process whenever possible. The member's guardian should have a participatory role, as defined by the member, unless state law confers decision-making authority to the legal guardian. The Case Manager is responsible for convening the planning team and assisting the member to facilitate the Person Centered Planning process. The Case Manager or Case Management Supervisor has sole authority for scheduling and rescheduling the planning team at the request of the member or their legal guardian. In addition to the Case Manager, the planning team must include the following members, if applicable: A. The member; B. The member’s guardian; C. An approved Correspondent through the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board The planning team may include the following members, if applicable: D. The member’s advocate or friend or any additional individual invited by the member; 21.04 PERSONAL PLAN (cont.) E. Operator of the member’s home or a Direct Support Professional providing services to the member; F. Staff from the member’s providers. ; and G. Any professionals involved or likely to be involved with the member’s Personal Plan.
is reimbursed for the same category of direct support activities, an explanation of the differences in roles and responsibilities of each provider and how services will not be duplicated is required. All providers must ensure that notice of the grievance process outlined in 14-197 CMR Chapter 8 is regularly provided to members served by the provider. Providing notice includes, at a minimum, ensuring that written notice of the grievance process is provided to the member and their guardian at any planning meeting; posting notice of the grievance process in an appropriate common area of all facilities operated by the provider; and posting notice of the grievance process on any website maintained by the provider. In addition, the provider must ensure that all staff are trained in the grievance process. Staff must receive training in the grievance process upon hire, prior to working with members and then every thirty six (36) months thereafter. 21.04-3 Planning Team Composition Each member or guardian will determine the composition of the Planning Team. Planning will occur in a manner respectful and reflective of the member’s preference. The member will lead the Person-Centered Planning Process whenever possible. The member's guardian should have a participatory role, as defined by the member, unless state law confers decision-making authority to the legal guardian. The Case Manager is responsible for convening the planning team and assisting the member to facilitate the Person Centered Planning process. The Case Manager or Case Management Supervisor has sole authority for scheduling and rescheduling the planning team at the request of the member or their legal guardian. In addition to the Case Manager, the planning team must include the following members, if applicable: A. The member; B. The member’s guardian; C. An approved Correspondent through the Maine Developmental Services Oversight and Advisory Board The planning team may include the following members, if applicable: D. The member’s advocate or friend or any additional individual invited by the member; 21.04 PERSONAL PLAN (cont.) E. Operator of the member’s home or a Direct Support Professional providing services to the member; F. Staff from the member’s providers. ; and G. Any professionals involved or likely to be involved with the member’s Personal Plan.