N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44A-4.3

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 10:44A-4.3 - Individual Habilitation Plan (IHP)

(a) The licensee shall establish and implement a procedure to address the development, implementation, review and evaluation of each individual's habilitation or service plan as required by N.J.S.A. 30:6D-10 et seq.

(b) The individual's plan and monthly documentation of progress shall be maintained as part of the individual's record.

(c) The comprehensive IHP shall include, at a minimum, the following elements:

1. A cover page;

2. Evaluation summaries;

3. A summary of progress toward previous IHP goals and objectives;

4. Identification of person's preferences, capabilities and needs;

5. Goals;

6. Behaviorally stated, measurable, sequential objectives;

7. A clearly stated method of achieving each objective;

8. Identification of IDT members and persons responsible for ensuring the delivery of services/programs described in the plan;

9. A listing of all current and planned services/programs and their dates of initiation, anticipated duration and frequency;

10. Barriers to meeting the individual's needs;

11. A review of guardianship status;

12. A meeting summary/addendum, which may include disagreement with any part of the plan;

13. A sign-off section, which indicates attendance only; and

14. Authorization for approved individual expenses.

N.J. Admin. Code § 10:44A-4.3