Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1520 - Basic Qualifications, Training, and Responsibilities
A. The following minimum requirements apply
to all agency service providers:
1. When a
Home and Community-based Service is delivered, a direct-care staff who has
completed the following required training and orientation shall be present,
except as provided by
R6-6-1521:
a. Orientation to the specific needs of the
client being served;
b. CPR to meet
the needs of the client and provided by a certified instructor;
c. First aid, provided by a certified
instructor unless the direct-care staff is a licensed registered nurse (R.N.),
LPN, Certified Nursing Assistant, or a Physical, Occupational, Respiratory, or
a Speech/Hearing therapist; and
d.
Article 9 review.
2. A
direct-care staff shall complete the following training before working alone
with clients. The training shall occur no later than 90 calendar days from the
date of hire with the agency, except as provided by
R6-6-1521:
a. CPR, provided by a certified instructor to
meet the needs of the client served;
b. First aid, provided by a certified
instructor, unless the direct-care staff is a licensed R.N., LPN, Certified
Nursing Assistant, or a Physical, Occupational, Respiratory, or a
Speech/Hearing therapist; and
c.
Article 9 Review.
B. All individual service providers providing
direct care to clients shall complete the training and orientation listed in
R6-6-1520
(A)(1) prior to delivering services, except as provided by R6-6-1521:
C. Each individual service provider and
direct care staff of an agency shall complete client intervention techniques
training if indicated in the ISPP or requested by the parent or guardian. CIT
training shall be provided by a certified instructor.
D. Each individual service provider and
direct-care staff of an agency who transports clients shall maintain a current
valid driver's license, valid registration, and current liability insurance
coverage as required by A.R.S. Title 28, Chapters 3, 4, and 7.
E. When providing housekeeping services, an
individual or direct-care staff is exempt from the requirements of
R6-6-1520.
F. Each service provider
and direct-care staff shall comply with Article 9, except R6-6-902(B) does not
apply when services are provided in the client's home.
Notes
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