N.H. Code Admin. R. He-M 521.05 - Administrative Requirements

(a) Once a family expresses interest regarding He-M 521 services but before services are provided under He-M 521, the area agency shall:

(1) Ensure that the proposed service arrangement:

a. Meets the individual's expressed interests, preferences, needs, and lifestyle;

b. Is consistent with the goals and services identified in the individual's service agreement; and

c. Meets the individual's environmental and personal safety needs; and

(2) Explain and discuss the following with the individual, guardian, representative, and family members:

a. Area agency oversight of services provided under He-M 521;

b. If applicable, the process of having staff or providers coming into the home environment;

c. If the individual is taking medication, the supports available or needed to administer the medication safely;

d. That modifications might be necessary in the service agreement if and when the individual's needs or preferences change;

e. If applicable, receiving payments for the provision of services;

f. If applicable, the relationship between the area agency and the family member as a provider or subcontractor;

g. The requirements regarding certification of services, including, for all people who are being considered for a position of staff or provider:

1. Performing criminal background checks; and

2. Checking the state registry of abuse, neglect, and exploitation reports as established by RSA 161-F:49; and

h. The conditions warranting the suspension or revocation of certification.

(b) In those situations where a family member is to be reimbursed as a provider or subcontractor, the area agency or provider agency shall, in consultation with the individual, guardian, representative, and family, develop a contract that:

(1) Identifies the responsibilities of the area agency, provider agency, if applicable, and the family member as a provider or subcontractor;

(2) Describes the provision of supports needed to administer medication safely;

(3) Includes provision for time off and identifying the area agency or provider agency responsibility in assisting the family to secure substitute providers when the family member is the provider;

(4) Includes a provision for either party to dissolve the contract with notice;

(5) Allows for review and revision as deemed necessary by either party; and

(6) Is signed by all parties.

(c) When services are being provided under He-M 521, the area agency shall:

(1) Have, at a minimum, quarterly contacts with the family to provide information and support to ensure that services are provided in accordance with the service agreement and He-M 521; and

(2) Ensure that the service arrangement is in compliance with He-M 503.10 or He-M 522.

Notes

N.H. Code Admin. R. He-M 521.05

#5791, eff 3-1-94; ss by #6002, eff 4-1-95; ss by #7494, eff 5-22-01; amd by #9013, eff 10-27-07; ss by #9475, eff 5-22-09

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 32, Filed August 10, 2017, Proposed by #12340, Effective 7/25/2017, Expires 7/25/2027.