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

S.D. Admin. R. 46:11:09:03
40 SDR 102, effective December 3, 2013.

General Authority: SDCL 27B-2-26.

Law Implemented: SDCL 27B-2-26(1)(2)(3)(4)(7)(9)(10).

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