24A-5-4: Service delivery system; components; principles.

The interagency committee on long-term care shall take into consideration, within available resources, the following principles in the design, development and implementation of the integrated long-term care delivery system to:

A. ensure the dignity and respect of consumers in the treatment and support provided;

B. tailor home- and community-based long-term care services and programs to provide full access and coordination to meet the individual needs of consumers;

C. develop and provide home- and community-based long-term care services and programs of the highest quality;

D. provide for consumer self-determination by providing options for individual choice and consumer input in home- and community-based long-term care;

E. implement a state policy that defines the state's obligation regarding long-term care by integrating applicable state and federal mandates related to long-term care services;

F. diversify institutional care options that explore and enhance appropriate alternatives to institutional care; and

G. integrate various funding sources to provide quality, affordable services to the consumer.