Mississippi Administrative Code › Title 32 - Rehabilitation And Disabilities › Part 1 - Office of Special Disability Programs Policy Manual › PROCEDURE MANUAL › Section 32-1-17.1 - CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR RESPITE PROVIDERS

Current through June 25, 2024
1. In
				Home Companion
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must be a high school graduate, have GED,
				  and/or demonstrate ability to read and write adequately to complete required
				  forms and reports of visits and follow verbal and written instructors.
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Must have no known physical/mental limitations
				  that interfere with their ability to lift, transfer or provide any other
				  assistance to the client. If the individual indicates any physical/mental
				  limitations, statement must be received form their primary care physician
				  treating that condition indicating their ability to perform the duties of a
				  respite provider.
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Must demonstrate their ability to perform each
				  task of assistance with the activities of daily living to the recipient, IL
				  Counselor and Registered Nurse prior to rendering any services under the
				  waiver.
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An individual that has satisfactorily provided
				  in-home companion respite services for four (4) weeks prior to coverage under
				  the waiver program, with such service certified by and verified by the client,
				  the IL Counselor and the Registered Nurse.
2. Certified Nurse Assistant/Aide
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must have satisfactorily completed a nurse
				  aide training program for a hospital, nursing facility or in home health agency
				  (Copy of Certification) or
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Was continuously employed for twelve months
				  during the last three (3) years as a nurse aide, orderly, nursing assistant or
				  an equivalent position by one of the above medical facilities.
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Must have no known physical/mental limitations
				  that interfere with their ability to lift, transfer or provide any other
				  assistance to the client. If the individual indicates any physical/mental
				  limitations, statement must be received from their primary care physician
				  treating that -
condition indicating their ability to perform the duties of a
				  respite provider.
3. LPN-
				Licensed Practical Nurse
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must have satisfactorily completed a Licensed
				  Practical Nurse Program (Copy of Certification in the State of
				  Mississippi).
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Must have no known physical/mental limitations
				  that interfere with their ability to lift, transfer or provide any other
				  assistance to the client. If the individual indicates any physical mental
				  limitations, statement must be received from their primary care physician
				  treating that condition indicating their ability to perform the duties of a
				  respite provider.
4. RN-
				Registered Nurse
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Must have RN License in the State of
				  Mississippi.
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Must have no known physical/mental limitations
				  that interfere with their ability to lift, transfer or provide any other
				  assistance to the client. If the individual indicates any physical/mental
				  limitations, statement must be received from their primary care physician
				  treating that condition indicating their ability to perform the duties of a
				  respite provider.