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Ohio Home Care Waiver Handbook - A Resource Guide for Ohioans Enrolled on the Ohio Home Care Waiver
OhiosecondaryOhio Department of Medicaid (ODM), Bureau of Long-Term Services and Supports· effective 2024-10-01
What this rule requires your agency to do
- 1Parents of minor children and spouses may serve as direct care workers only in the limited circumstances in OAC 5160-44-32, requiring the case manager to administer the Extraordinary Care Instrument (ECI) and to search for alternate able and willing providers.(Ohio Home Care Waiver Handbook - A Resource Guide for Ohioans Enrolled on the Ohio Home Care Waiver)
- 2The individual or a member of the care team should notify the case manager within 24 hours of an incident (any event inconsistent with routine care that is harmful or potentially harmful).(Ohio Home Care Waiver Handbook - A Resource Guide for Ohioans Enrolled on the Ohio Home Care Waiver)
- 3When a parent of a minor or spouse is authorized as the direct care worker, case managers must contact the individual every 2-3 months to search for alternate able and willing providers.(Ohio Home Care Waiver Handbook - A Resource Guide for Ohioans Enrolled on the Ohio Home Care Waiver)
Applies to: personal care
An ODM consumer resource handbook explaining the Ohio Home Care Waiver, enrollee rights and responsibilities, case management, incident reporting, the person-centered service plan, and provider choice.
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