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sharing information as needed for service coordination, the parties shall administer DD services within the county as set forth below: a. The DDA region shall: (1) Review subcontractors and shall immediately notify the County of any concerns with the subcontractors identified by the County; (2) Inform and include the County in the discharge planning of individuals leaving institutions and returning to the community who will need program funding; (3) Inform the County of individuals who have had their waiver status changed; (4) Work with the County when referring individuals for services; (5) Inform Clients of service changes through Planned Action Notice(s); (6) Work with the Contractor to document planned services in the Individual's Support Plan including notification of assessment dates; (7) Work with the Contractor when terminating services; (8) Work with the Contractor on Spending Plan adjustments; and (9) Work with the Contractor in participating in on-site evaluation of direct service providers. b. The County shall: (1) Work with the DDA Region when individuals are referred for services; (2) Work with the DDA Region to document planned services in the Individual's Support Plan; (3) Assist with informing the DDA Region of any potential service level changes not documented in the individual's DD Assessment prior to any changes; (4) Work with the DDA Region regarding service termination; (5) Work with the DDA Region on Spending Plan adjustments; (6) Inform the DDA Region of new providers to be included on the CMIS system; (7) Notify the DDA Region of any intent to terminate a subcontractor who is serving a DDA referral; (8) Provide a copy of each subcontractor's contract upon written request from the DDA Region; and (9) Notify and work with the DDA Region when performing on-site evaluations of direct service providers. c. Compliance with BARS Policies: The County shall take any necessary and reasonable steps to comply with BARS Policies. d. The County shall comply with the following referenced documents found at DDA Internet site https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/county-test-practices under "County Best Practices": Page 6 DSHS Central Contract Services 1769CS County Agreement 5-1-2019