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AZ Rev Stat § 36-567 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-567 - Music therapists; minimum qualifications; definition

36-567.  Music therapists;  minimum qualifications;  definition A. The division shall require qualifications for persons who provide music therapy services through a contract to persons with developmental disabilities. At a minimum these qualifications shall require current certification by a national certification board for music therapists. The division shall identify the services provided by music therapists who meet these qualifications as music therapy. B. For the purposes of this section,  " music therapy"  means implementing habilitation goals through clinical and evidence-based music therapy interventions to accomplish individualized goals and the services that are consistent with the overall individual program plan established by the planning team.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-568 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-568 - Group homes; intermediate care facilities; electronic monitoring; rules; policies; definition

36-568.  Group homes;  intermediate care facilities;  electronic monitoring;  rules;  policies;  definition (L19,  Ch. 226,  sec. 1. Eff. until 7/1/22) A. A service provider that operates a group home or an intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability may install,  oversee and monitor electronic monitoring devices in common areas,  including hallways,  of the group home or intermediate care facility. The service provider may contract with a third party to install,  oversee and monitor the electronic monitoring device. B. The director shall adopt rules regarding the use of electronic monitoring in group homes and intermediate care facilities that include at a minimum: 1. Consent requirements consistent with section 13-3019. 2. Public disclosure that an electronic monitoring device is in use on the property. 3. The maintenance,  storage and retention schedule of the electronic record. 4. Who may access the electronic record and under what circumstances. 5. How confidentiality and privacy are maintained. 6. How often the electronic monitoring device is monitored or reviewed by the service provider or the service provider's designee. 7. Ensuring that all staff who have access to the electronic record are properly trained in the facility policies and the protection of client rights. 8. Ensuring that adherence to the facility policies is monitored and the risks or breaches of the facility policies are promptly addressed. C. The rules adopted pursuant to subsection B of this section may not: 1. Prohibit accessing the electronic record from the service provider,  the member or the member's family or guardian unless the electronic record contains evidence of a suspected criminal offense. 2. Require a service provider to be financially responsible for purchasing,  installing,  maintaining or monitoring an electronic monitoring device that is not voluntarily installed by the service provider in the group home or intermediate care facility. D. If a service provider has installed and uses an electronic monitoring device before August 27,  2019,  the service provider shall establish policies consistent with rules adopted pursuant to subsection B of this section and submit the policies to the department within ninety days after the rules are adopted. E. For the purposes of this section,  " electronic monitoring device" : 1. Means a video surveillance camera or audio device that is installed in a common area,  including a hallway,  of a group home or intermediate care facility. 2. Does not include an electronic,  mechanical or other device that is specifically used for the nonconsensual interception of wire or electronic communications.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-568; Version 2 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-568; Version 2 - Group homes; intermediate care facilities; electronic monitoring; rules; policies; definition

36-568.  Group homes;  intermediate care facilities;  electronic monitoring;  rules;  policies;  definition (L21,  Ch. 60,  sec. 6. Eff. 7/1/22) A. A service provider that operates a group home,  a nursing-supported group home or an intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disabilities may install,  oversee and monitor electronic monitoring devices in common areas,  including hallways,  of the group home,  nursing-supported group home or intermediate care facility. The service provider may contract with a third party to install,  oversee and monitor the electronic monitoring device. B. The director shall adopt rules regarding the use of electronic monitoring in group homes and intermediate care facilities that include at a minimum: 1. Consent requirements consistent with section 13-3019. 2. Public disclosure that an electronic monitoring device is in use on the property. 3. The maintenance,  storage and retention schedule of the electronic record. 4. Who may access the electronic record and under what circumstances. 5. How confidentiality and privacy are maintained. 6. How often the electronic monitoring device is monitored or reviewed by the service provider or the service provider's designee. 7. Ensuring that all staff who have access to the electronic record are properly trained in the facility policies and the protection of client rights. 8. Ensuring that adherence to the facility policies is monitored and the risks or breaches of the facility policies are promptly addressed. C. The rules adopted pursuant to subsection B of this section may not: 1. Prohibit accessing the electronic record from the service provider,  the member or the member's family or guardian unless the electronic record contains evidence of a suspected criminal offense. 2. Require a service provider to be financially responsible for purchasing,  installing,  maintaining or monitoring an electronic monitoring device that is not voluntarily installed by the service provider in the group home or intermediate care facility. D. If a service provider has installed and uses an electronic monitoring device before August 27,  2019,  the service provider shall establish policies consistent with rules adopted pursuant to subsection B of this section and submit the policies to the department within ninety days after the rules are adopted. E. For the purposes of this section,  " electronic monitoring device" : 1. Means a video surveillance camera or audio device that is installed in a common area,  including a hallway,  of a group home or intermediate care facility. 2. Does not include an electronic,  mechanical or other device that is specifically used for the nonconsensual interception of wire or electronic communications.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-568.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-568.01 - Confidentiality of records

36-568.01.  Confidentiality of records A. All information obtained and records prepared in the course of providing any services under this chapter to clients shall be confidential and privileged matter. Such information and records may be disclosed only as authorized by state or federal law,  including the health insurance portability and accountability act privacy standards (45 Code of Federal Regulations part 160 and part 164,  subpart E),  or pursuant to the following:  1. When the responsible person designates in writing persons to whom records or information may be disclosed. 2. To the extent necessary to make claims on behalf of a client for aid,  insurance or medical assistance to which the client may be entitled. 3. Pursuant to a court order. 4. In communications between professional persons in providing services or appropriate referrals. 5. When such a disclosure is necessary to protect against a clear and substantial risk of imminent serious injury. 6. To the superior court when a petition to establish guardianship for the person is filed pursuant to title 14,  chapter 5. 7. To other state agencies or bodies for official purposes. In such cases,  information or records shall be released without the designation of the name of the client,  unless the name is required for the official purposes of state agencies or bodies requesting such information. Such case information received by a state agency or body shall be maintained as confidential unless a consent to release has been given as provided in this section. 8. To a law enforcement agency or a county medical examiner in the performance of official duties,  unless the records requested relate to a person who is the subject of a criminal investigation,  in which case the records may only be released pursuant to a court order or grand jury subpoena. A person shall maintain information provided to a law enforcement agency or a county medical examiner under this paragraph as confidential unless a consent to release has been given pursuant to this section or pursuant to a court order or grand jury subpoena. B. The person to whom information has been released pursuant to subsection A of this section is prohibited from using or releasing such information except in the proper performance of the person's duties or as otherwise authorized by state or federal law,  including the health insurance portability and accountability act privacy standards (45 Code of Federal Regulations part 160 and part 164,  subpart E).
AZ Rev Stat § 36-568.02 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-568.02 - Confidentiality of health information

36-568.02.  Confidentiality of health information A. If a health plan,  a health care provider licensed or certified pursuant to title 32 or title XIX of the social security act or a health care institution licensed pursuant to chapter 4 of this title has provided or is providing services to a person and has custody or control of that person's medical or behavioral health records,  the plan,  provider or institution must provide the following to that person's service provider,  relative or other person or agency in whose care the person receiving services is currently placed and to the department's employees who are involved in that person's case management: 1. Medical records. 2. Behavioral health records. 3. Information relating to the person's condition and treatment. 4. The person's prescription and nonprescription drugs,  medications,  durable medical equipment,  devices and related information. B. Notwithstanding subsection A,  a competent adult or emancipated minor may restrict the release of the adult's or the minor's medical or behavioral health records,  or both,  and information that is otherwise allowable under state and federal law.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-569 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-569 - Prohibitions; violations; classification

36-569.  Prohibitions;  violations;  classification A. Improper,  abusive treatment or neglect of a person with a developmental disability is prohibited. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Abusive treatment"  means: (a) Physical abuse by inflicting pain or injury to a client. This includes hitting,  kicking,  pinching,  slapping,  pulling hair or any sexual abuses. (b) Emotional abuse which includes ridiculing or demeaning a client,  making derogatory remarks to a client or cursing directed toward a client. (c) Programmatic abuse which is the use of an aversive stimuli technique that has not been approved as a part of such person's individual program plan and which is not contained in the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to subsection B of section 36-561. This includes isolation or restraint of a client. 2. " Neglect"  means: (a) Intentional lack of attention to physical needs of clients such as toileting,  bathing,  meals and safety. (b) Intentional failure to report client health problems or changes in health condition to immediate supervisor or nurse. (c) Sleeping on duty or abandoning work station. (d) Intentional failure to carry out a prescribed treatment plan for a client. B. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-570 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-570 - Arizona training program; annual update; notification to and plan development for affected individuals

36-570.  Arizona training program;  annual update;  notification to and plan development for affected individuals A. Beginning on or before November 1,  2016,  the department shall submit an annual update for review by the joint legislative budget committee on the department's plans for the Arizona training program and associated group homes. The update shall include a potential timetable for the closure of any facilities,  a timeline for the completion of the transition of the residents in those facilities to new residential settings and the estimated fiscal impact. The estimated fiscal impact shall include an estimate of costs necessary to maintain existing service levels for transitioning individuals,  to build capacity in the community to support transitioning individuals,  to provide enhanced and independent monitoring and oversight of each new placement and to provide protection and advocacy services and medical and behavioral health care support for transitioning individuals. B. Before the department submits its initial update,  the department shall send to each affected individual and the individual's legal guardian a written notice of the department's intention to develop a person-centered service plan for each affected individual to identify potential residential setting and in-home service options that are based on the individual's needs and personal choices. The department shall conduct meetings with all affected individuals and their legal guardians regarding the transition process and shall provide each individual and guardian with a list of potential residential settings and in-home service options. Final decisions regarding residential settings and services shall be based on person-centered plans,  individual assessed needs and individual preferences.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-571 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-571 - Developmental disabilities fund; disbursement; federal monies

36-571.  Developmental disabilities fund;  disbursement;  federal monies A. The developmental disabilities fund is established consisting of appropriations and other monies for use for developmental disabilities. The department shall receive and disburse monies in the fund upon claims signed by the director or other person in the department designated by the director. Salaries and expenses of the department shall be paid from the fund. B. The department shall maintain in separate accounts monies for the department or a program,  service or facility which are received by gift,  grant,  bequest or devise,  and such monies shall be disbursed for the purposes of and in conformity with the terms of the grant,  gift,  bequest or devise. Any unexpended balance of such monies shall not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. C. Monies for developmental disabilities purposes received from the federal government or an agency thereof shall be kept in a separate account in the developmental disabilities fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered balance of federal funds remaining in the developmental disabilities fund at the end of a fiscal year shall not revert to the general fund.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-572 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-572 - Client developmental disability services trust fund; donation account 

36-572.  Client developmental disability services trust fund;  donation account  A. A client with a developmental disability services trust fund is established. B. The fund consists of donations and the proceeds of the sale or lease of the real property and buildings and improvements on the real property used by the department of economic security for the Arizona training program at Phoenix. C. The proceeds of the sale or lease shall be deposited,  pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147,  in the client developmental disability services trust fund. The client developmental disability services trust fund is separate and apart from all other funds. D. Monies in the client developmental disability services trust fund may only be spent for client services provided by the department of economic security and with the approval of the developmental disabilities advisory council. Those clients on the department's developmental disabilities waiting list shall also be included in these services as far as possible. E. Expenditures from the client developmental disability services trust fund for the previous year shall be reported to the legislature in the course of the department of economic security's annual budget request. The trust fund shall not be a factor to influence or diminish the annual appropriation to the department for client services. F. The state treasurer shall invest and divest monies in the fund as provided by section 35-313,  and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.  G. Interest or other income derived from the client developmental disability services trust fund shall be used to enhance the services presently available to persons with developmental disabilities and to extend services to persons with developmental disabilities not presently served. Interest or other income derived from the client developmental disability services trust fund shall not be used to supplant general fund appropriations for developmental disabilities programs. H. Donations directed to the client developmental disability services trust fund shall be deposited into the client developmental disability services trust fund donation account,  and shall be used to enhance the services presently available to persons with developmental disabilities and to extend services to persons with developmental disabilities not presently served. Donations received shall not be used to supplant general fund appropriations for developmental disabilities programs. The developmental disabilities advisory council shall oversee and approve expenditures of the donations,  pursuant to sections 35-149 and 36-553,  for expenditures from the client with developmental disabilities services trust fund donation account.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-574 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-574 - Children's autism services; contract

36-574.  Children's autism services;  contract A. Subject to legislative appropriation,  in addition to any existing autism services,  the department may provide children's autism services through the division of developmental disabilities to serve children who have,  or who are at risk of having,  autism by entering into a contract with any organization for training and oversight of habilitation workers to utilize intensive behavioral treatment through applied behavioral analysis.  B. Subject to legislative appropriation,  in addition to any existing autism services,  the department may provide children's autism services to serve children who have,  or who are at risk of having,  autism by entering into contracts with the following providers for the following services: 1. An established firm that specializes in autism services and related disorders and that employs at least five nationally board certified behavior analysts,  one of whom is a state-licensed psychologist. The contract shall be for services that are for children who begin treatment before they reach five years of age and that utilize techniques of discrete trial and natural environment intensive behavioral treatment through applied behavioral analysis. 2. An autism and research firm that is based in this state and that has raised at least fifteen million dollars of private sector monies. The contract shall be for providing toddlers with autism services that utilize intensive early intervention.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-575 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-575 - Contracting requirements; art therapy services; definition

36-575.  Contracting requirements;  art therapy services;  definition A. The division may contract for art therapy services,  directly or through a contractor,  only with an art therapist who holds an active national board certification in art therapy from the art therapy credentials board or who is a master's level graduate in art therapy under the active supervision of a board-certified art therapist to qualify for national registration or board certification with the art therapy credentials board. B. Subsection A of this section does not require the division to contract or reimburse for art therapy services. C. For the purposes of this section,  " art therapy"  means the interactive use of psychotherapeutic principles and methods from an individual with master's level training in art media,  the neurobiological implications of art-making and art-based assessment models to facilitate alternative modes of receptive and expressive communication and to define and implement therapeutic interventions to meet cognitive,  developmental,  behavioral and emotional needs.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-581 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-581 - Definitions

36-581.  Definitions (L06,  Ch. 197,  sec. 2. Eff. until 7/1/22) In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Developmental disability"  means autism,  cerebral palsy,  epilepsy or cognitive disability. 2. " Residential facility"  means a home in which persons with developmental disabilities live and that is licensed,  operated,  supported or supervised by the department.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-581; Version 2 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-581; Version 2 - Definitions

36-581.  Definitions (L21,  Ch. 60,  sec. 7. Eff. 7/1/22) In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Developmental disability"  means autism,  cerebral palsy,  epilepsy or a cognitive disability. 2. " Residential facility"  means a community residential setting in which persons with developmental disabilities live and that is licensed,  operated,  supported or supervised by the department.
AZ Rev Stat § 36-591 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 36 - Public Health and Safety|§ 36-591 - Group homes; licensing; notification requirements

36-591.  Group homes;  licensing;  notification requirements (L21,  Ch. 409,  sec. 9) A. Group homes,  except for those described in subsection D of this section,  shall be licensed for health and safety by the department of health services pursuant to section 36-132. B. The division shall notify the department of health services of: 1. Service providers that enter into contracts with the division for group homes or intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. 2. Any violation of health and safety standards observed during monitoring visits. C. The department of health services shall immediately notify the division: 1. When the license of a group home or intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities has been denied,  suspended or revoked. 2. Of any other licensing action taken on a group home or intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities by the department of health services. 3. Of substantiated complaints regarding health and safety. D. The division shall ensure that state-operated residential settings that are owned or leased facilities operated by the division meet the same standards as group homes unless they are required to be licensed and certified as intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities pursuant to 42 Code of Federal Regulations part 483,  subpart I. An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities that is operated by the division or a private entity is required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 4 of this title and certified pursuant to 42 Code of Federal Regulations part 483,  subpart I. E. The department shall take any action it deems necessary to carry out the duties imposed by this section,  including denying the application for licensure and suspending or revoking of the home's license.