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Intellectual Disability (Compulsory Care and Rehabilitation) Act 2003

Needs assessments and care and rehabilitation plans - Assessment of care and rehabilitation needs

19: Maximum period for needs assessment and preparation of care and rehabilitation plan

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"How long it takes to make a care plan after a meeting, usually 30 days."

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When you need a care and rehabilitation plan, the people helping you must do it quickly. They have to assess what you need and make a plan for your care and rehabilitation. This process should not take longer than 30 days after a meeting is held as required by section 18.

You can expect the plan to be finished as soon as possible, so you can get the help you need. The 30-day time limit starts from the date of the meeting mentioned in section 18. This is to ensure you get the care and support you require in a timely manner.

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Part 3Needs assessments and care and rehabilitation plans
Assessment of care and rehabilitation needs

19Maximum period for needs assessment and preparation of care and rehabilitation plan

  1. The process of assessing the needs of a care recipient and preparing his or her care and rehabilitation plan must be completed as quickly as practicable.

  2. The process referred to in subsection (1) may not continue for longer than 30 days after the date on which the meeting is held in accordance with section 18.