(1) A contracted supported living provider may immediately suspend a client's services if:

(a) The provider cannot safely meet the client's needs;

(b) The actions or continued presence of the client endangers the health or safety of the client, other clients, those working with the client, or member of the public; and

(c) The client is in a:

(i) Hospital;

(ii) Jail;

(iii) Health care facility; or

(iv) Other setting that can address the client's needs.

(2) The provider must give written notice to the client, their legal representative, if they have one, and DDA before suspending the client's services.

(3) The notice must specify the provider's reasons for suspending the client's services.

(4) While the client's services are suspended, the provider must engage in the client critical case protocol to determine the client's support needs and if the client will choose to:

(a) Resume services with the provider and the provider agrees;

(b) Transition to a new provider; or

(c) Transition to another service.

(5) The suspension status must be addressed at a critical case conference. The provider must inform the client and DDA if the status of the suspension changes.

(6) Crisis diversion service providers are exempt from the requirements in this section.