DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care)

What this rule requires your agency to do

• 1A Personal Assistance Services Agency must hold a State Business License (or 501(c)(3) status) and a State Personal Assistance Services Agency License from the Office of Health Facilities Licensing and Certification; a Home Health Agency must hold a State Home Health Agency License.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 2The provider must acquire and maintain an adequate workforce of qualified individuals who meet the hiring and training requirements specified by DDDS, and meet all provider qualifications prior to service delivery, including training that emphasizes participant rights, privacy, dignity, and respect.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 3In the case of direct care personnel, the individual must possess certification through successful completion of a training program as required by the Department; agencies must complete and ensure employees complete Department-required training, including training on the participant's service plan and unique/disability-specific needs.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 4For self-directed Respite and Personal Care, the Agency with Choice Broker must ensure that all self-directed caregivers meet applicable qualifications prior to the delivery of service and comply with all applicable state and federal requirements including the Fair Labor Standards Act.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 5All Direct Support Professional / program staff must have a background check consistent with DDDS Qualified Provider Standards (and possess a valid Driver's License if transporting consumers).(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 6Anyone who hires an individual or entity on the OIG List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) may be subject to civil monetary penalties; entities must routinely check the LEIE to ensure new hires and current employees are not on the excluded list.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 7All Direct Support Professional staff must meet all training requirements and timeframes for training completion as specified in the DDDS Training Policy, and providers must be certified by DDDS by demonstrating the required competencies and capacity.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))
• 8For agency-option Respite and Personal Care, individuals employed by providers must be at least 18 years of age, have criminal background investigations per state requirements, and have screening against the child abuse and adult abuse registry checks and obtain service letters in accordance with 19 Del. C. § 708 and 11 Del. C. §§ 8563 and 8564, with no adverse registry findings.(DDDS Lifespan Waiver Provider Policy Manual — Provider Qualifications & Responsibilities (Excluded Providers, Direct Support Professional / staff background checks & training, Family Support Services: Respite and Personal Care))