ARM 37.106.3211. CASE PLAN

(1) Each facility must develop and implement a case plan for each resident in care. (2) The case plan must include: (a) the resident’s physical and medical needs; (b) behavior management issues; (c) mental health services when appropriate; (d) measurable goals and objectives and corresponding time frames; (e) the responsibilities of the resident, staff, and parent or legal guardian for meeting the goals and objectives; (f) education plans; and (g) discharge plans and estimated discharge date. (3) The initial case plan must: (a) be developed within seven business days after admission; and (b) be updated at least every 90 days from the day of development. (4) The resident and the parent or guardian must be involved in developing and updating the case plan. (5) The resident, parent or legal guardian, and facility staff developing the case plan must sign and date the plan and plan updates. (6) A copy of the signed case plan must be provided to the parent or legal guardian and maintained in the resident’s file.