Standards for 24 Hour Site Based Respite Services

(1) In addition to the requirements of 115 CMR 7.01 through 7.08, all providers of respite services shall: (a) minimize upset and disruption of the individual's typical life patterns and enable the individual to participate in life routines in accordance with the individual's ISP; (b) to the extent possible obtain a thorough knowledge of each individual's medical needs, including his or her ability to communicate health and medication needs; determine each individual's ability to evacuate in an emergency and take necessary actions to assist the individual in the transition between home and provider, where feasible and when requested by the individual, family, or other primary care provider.