2005 Minnesota Statutes - 252.038 — Provision of residential services.

     252.038 Provision of residential services. 


    Subdivision 1.    Residential care.  The commissioner of 
 human services may continue to provide residential care in 
 regional treatment centers. 


    Subd. 2.    Technical assistance.  To the extent of 
 available money, the commissioner of human services may expand 
 the capacity to provide technical assistance to community 
 providers in handling the behavior problems of their patients.  
 Technical assistance may include site visits, consultation with 
 providers, or provider training. 


    Subd. 3.    Respite care.  Respite care may be provided 
 in a regional treatment center when space is available if (1) 
 payment for 20 percent of the prevailing facility per diem is 
 guaranteed by the person, the person's family or legal 
 representative, or a source other than a direct state 
 appropriation to the regional treatment center and (2) provision 
 of respite care to the individual meets the facility's admission 
 criteria and licensing standards.  The parent or guardian must 
 consent to admission and sign a waiver of liability.  Respite 
 care is limited to 30 days within a calendar year.  No 
 preadmission screening process is required for a respite care 
 stay under this subdivision. 


    HIST: 1989 c 282 art 6 s 17