S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:09:03 - Criteria for designation as a qualified provider
A qualified provider providing personal care, respite care, companion care, or supported employment under the provisions of this chapter must meet the following criteria:
(1)
Have a signed provider agreement with the Department of Social
Services;
(2) Obtain a signed
provider agreement with the department; and
(3) Must meet the following qualifications:
(a) Any employee must meet the age
requirement for each service specified;
(b) Any employee must pass a criminal
background check;
(c) Any employee
must be able to follow written or verbal instructions provided by the
participant, or the participant's family member or guardian or advocate, if
any;
(d) Any employee must have the
abilities or skills necessary as determined by the participant to meet the
participant's needs as outlined in the ISP; and
(e) Have policies in the following areas:
(i) Confidentiality;
(ii) Drug-free workplace;
(iii) Grievance;
(iv) Emergency procedures and back-up
plan;
(v) Sexual
harassment;
(vi) Abuse, neglect,
exploitation, and incident reporting;
(vii) Safety;
(viii) Universal precautions;
(ix) Proper lifting techniques and body
mechanics, back safety, and risk factors for back injuries;
(x) Termination and notice requirements;
and
(xi) Payment and
billing.
Notes
General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26.
Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(1)(2)(3)(4)(7)(9)(10).
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