A. The Supports Intensity Scale (SIS®) requirements.

1. The SIS® is an assessment tool that identifies the practical supports required by individuals to live successfully in their communities. DBHDS shall use the SIS® Child for individuals who are five years through 15 years of age. DBHDS shall use the SIS®Adult for individuals who are 16 to 72 years of age. Individuals who are younger than five years of age shall be assessed using either the SIS®or an age-appropriate alternative instrument, such as the Early Learning Assessment Profile, as approved by DBHDS.

The SIS shall be given to adults who live longer than age of 72, or another assessment should be named in the regulation for appropriate measuring of the person’s medical or behavioral change or need. As it stands the SIS assessment tool is given to measure Tier support levels needed in the DBHDS community but has limitations if the person is over the age of 72.