Supportive Services

(1) The governing body must ensure that the following support services are provided for each person supported: (a) Transportation or assistance with transportation for non-routine events, special appointments, or long distance travel; (b) Liaison for making appointments and obtaining consultation with professional services; (c) Maintenance of a current list of names and telephone numbers for emergency services and the direct support staff within each dwelling; MINIMUM PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR INTELLECTUAL AND CHAPTER 0465-02-18 DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES (d) Assistance to each person supported in the utilization of professional, social, and community services, and assistance in the referral process and in making appointments for such services; (e) Assistance to ensure that a nutritionally adequate diet is available to the person supported; (f) Counseling, training, and other assistance in procuring and taking prescription and non-prescription drugs; (g) Assistance in the use and protection of money of the person supported; and (h) Assistance in applying for financial benefits for which the person supported may be eligible.