Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 58D-1.006 - Service Provider Responsibilities

Each service provider must:

(1) Establish service priorities and coordinate the delivery of services to clients.

(2) Employ competent and qualified staff to provide the services essential to the achievement of program goals and objectives as specified in its contract with the department or the area agency on aging.

(3) Maintain the minimum staffing requirements established in its contract with the department or area agency on aging.

(4) Provide case management services as applicable and as specified in its contract with the department or area agency on aging.

(5) Provide respite or model day care services, and maintain coordination with the memory disorder clinics and the brain bank as specified in its contract with the department or area agency on aging.

(6) Provide pre-service and in-service training for staff and volunteers as specified in its contract with the department or area agency on aging.

(7) Monitor subcontract providers to assure quality of service delivery.

(8) Make payments to subcontractors.

(9) Collect co-payments for services pursuant to Section 430.503(2), F.S. Co-payments must be determined pursuant to Rule 58C-1.007, F.A.C.

(10) Maximize the use of volunteers in service delivery.

(11) Develop and implement procedures for client appeals.

(12) Ensure that quality services are delivered to clients and caregivers.

(13) Maintain client and program records and provide reports as required by its contract with the department or area agency on aging.

(14) Establish goals and objectives for the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative research component and submit reports as specified by the department on research activities.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 58D-1.006

Rulemaking Authority 430.08, 430.503(2) FS. Law Implemented 430.502-.503 FS.

New 3-28-95, Amended 9-24-08.

New 3-28-95, Amended 9-24-08.