32 Miss. Code. R. 1-15.3 - CERTIFICATION IN WHICH A NEW PCA CERTIFICATION PROCESS MAY NOT BE REQUIRED

1. If a PCA has previously been certified to provide services for a particular client and their employment ended, but within twelve (12) months of the last day they were employed for the particular client, the client desires to employ that same person, they do not have to be re-certified unless the client's condition has changed since the last day that person worked for them. However, the Counselor must work with the client and PCA to complete a new Task Assignment Sheet so that there will be a clear understanding of the tasks the client is needing and requesting assistance with. The Counselor must also ensure the PCA understands how to complete the daily time log and understand the payroll process. The case file must document this. If it has been more than 12 months since the PCA was employed to work for a particular client, they must be re-certified.

2. If a PCA was certified to provide services for a particular client and another client wishes to employ them as their PCA, the PCA must be certified to work for each individual client. If the PCA has since completed some type of formal training (ex: Nurse Aide training program) since they were certified, a new Certification of Provider Minimum Standards must be completed. A copy of all PCA certification information must be in the client's case file that the PCA is providing services to.

3. If a PCA was certified to provide services for a particular client but is no longer working for the client, and a different client has requested to employ this particular PCA, even if within 12 months of the last day of employment as a PCA, they must be certified to work for the new client.

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32 Miss. Code. R. 1-15.3