Section 2380.181. Assessment

(a) Each individual shall have an initial assessment within 1 year prior to or 60 calendar days after admission to the facility and an updated assessment annually thereafter.

(b) If the program specialist is making a recommendation to revise a service or outcome in the ISP as provided under § 2380.186(c)(4) (relating to ISP review and revision), the individual shall have an assessment completed as required under this section.

(c) The assessment shall be based on assessment instruments, interviews, progress notes and observations.

(d) The program specialist shall sign and date the assessment.

(e) The assessment must include the following information:

(1) Functional strengths, needs and preferences of the individual.

(2) The likes, dislikes and interests of the individual, including vocational and employment interests.

(3) The individual’s current level of performance and progress in the following areas:

(i) Acquisition of functional skills.

(ii) Communication.

(iii) Personal adjustment.

(iv) Personal needs with or without assistance from others.

(4) The individual’s need for supervision.

(5) The individual’s ability to self-administer medications.

(6) The individual’s ability to safely use or avoid poisonous materials, when in the presence of poisonous materials.

(7) The individual’s knowledge of the danger of heat sources and ability to sense and move away quickly from heat sources which exceed 120° F and are not insulated.

(8) The individual’s ability to evacuate in the event of a fire.

(9) Documentation of the individual’s disability, including functional and medical limitations.

(10) A lifetime medical history.

(11) Psychological evaluations, if applicable.

(12) Recommendations for specific areas of training, vocational programming and competitive community-integrated employment.

(13) The individual’s progress over the last 365 calendar days and current level in the following areas:

(i) Health.

(ii) Motor and communication skills.

(iii) Personal adjustment.

(iv) Socialization.

(v) Recreation.

(vi) Community-integration.

(14) The individual’s knowledge of water safety and ability to swim.

(f) The program specialist shall provide the assessment to the SC or plan lead, as applicable, and plan team members at least 30 calendar days prior to an ISP meeting for the development, annual update and revision of the ISP under § § 2380.182, 2390.152, 6400.182 and 6500.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP).

The provisions of this § 2380.181 adopted August 27, 2010, effective August 28, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 4935.

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 2380.181 issued under sections 911 and 1021 of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. § § 911 and 1021).

Cross References

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 2380.33 (relating to program specialist); 55 Pa. Code § 2380.173 (relating to content of records); 55 Pa. Code § 2380.182 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP); 55 Pa. Code § 2380.186 (relating to ISP review and revision); 55 Pa. Code § 2390.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP); 55 Pa. Code § 6400.182 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP); and 55 Pa. Code § 6500.152 (relating to development, annual update and revision of the ISP).