Regulations that Guide the

Assessment Process

Access Element:NAC 480 5-003

Allow entry to system Allow for multiple entry points into the

system– Dept of HHS – Independent Living Centers – Early Development Network – Other community agencies

Collect information to: – Identify client’s needs

– Evaluate level of care eligibility

– Prioritize the referral

Intake/Screening Element: 480 NAC 5-

003.A1

Principles of Intake/Screening Elements:

480 NAC 5-003.A2

Responses are timely Clients/family are treated with

respect Families have good understanding

of A & D services Rapport is developed

Principles of Intake/Screening

Elements : 480 NAC 5-003.A2 (cont.)

Clients have choice Resources are identified Level of care is

accurately evaluated Referral is accurately prioritized

Steps in theIntake/Screening Process

Supports potential client throughthe referral process

Provides information on A & D Gathers information on support

network & needs Matches need with waiver service

Role of ServicesCoordinator: 480 NAC 5-003.A2

The Role of the Services Coordinator (Cont.)

Obtains information on functioning & level of care eligibility.

Prioritizes referral Accepts or rejects referral Verifies level of care and service needs Builds rapport Monitors Medicaid eligibility Provide timely notices, as appropriate