50-24.3-03.1. Assessment services - Powers and duties

50-24.3-03.1. Assessment services - Powers and duties The department of health and human services has the following powers and duties which it may delegate to any entity that provides assessment services approved by the department: 1. To seek cooperation from other public and private agencies in the community which offer services to disabled and elderly persons. 2. To provide information and education to the general public regarding availability of the assessment program. 3. To accept referrals from individuals, families, human services program professionals, nursing facility personnel, and acute care facility personnel. 4. To assess the health and social needs of referred individuals. 5. To identify available noninstitutional services to meet the needs of referred individuals. 6. To prepare recommendations for individuals receiving assessment program services as to the need for skilled nursing care or other care available in the community. 7. To inform referred individuals of the extent to which home and community-based services are available and of their opportunity to choose, in consultation with an attending physician and family member, among the appropriate alternatives that may be available.