(1) Persons who are recipients of developmental disability services may exchange service placements.

(2) Service exchanges may only occur as follows:

(a) both persons want to make the change;

(b) both IHP teams reach consensus that the move is in the best interests of the persons;

(c) the local screening committee reviews the list of service exchange referrals supplied by the services coordinator and makes sure all names on it are considered. If there are more than two people interested, the local screening committee makes the selection decision regarding the service exchange, considering the same factors used in standard screenings when there are openings; and

(d) there is an agreement in writing between the IHP teams, including the service provider representatives, allowing the persons to return to their previous placements if either of them requests a return within 30 calendar days. That time period may be lengthened if both IHP teams agree.

(3) Service exchanges can involve the same or different towns, and the same or different services.