Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF › Title 92 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION › Chapter 72 - VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION SERVICES › Appendix A - STANDARDS FOR FACILITIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS

Current through June 17, 2024
To determine whether a facility, service, program, or
				  provider meets minimum standards, program staff consider such factors as: their
				  past performance in achieving results or employment outcomes and the quality of
				  results or employment outcomes achieved, licensure, accreditation,
				  certification, or registration from state authorities; accreditation or
				  certification from nationally recognized accrediting organizations; education,
				  training, and experience of personnel; and, compliance with the American With
				  Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Hospitals and clinics must be licensed by the State of
				  Nebraska. Hospitals accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of
				  Rehabilitation Facilities are given preference for the provision of
				  rehabilitation medicine and treatment of physical impairments.
Schools and other training institutions must be approved by a
				  recognized accrediting body for the institution. Out-of-state schools must be
				  approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency or association.
Program services and goods may be purchased from any entity
				  doing business in Nebraska, including businesses operated by independent
				  contractors, for-profit sole proprietorships and partnerships, and those
				  engaged in the construction or renovation of homes.
Medical or psychological diagnosis and treatment services in
				  audiology and speech language pathology; chiropractic; dentistry; hearing aid
				  instruments; dispensers and fitters; medicine and surgery; mental health;
				  nursing; occupational therapy; optometry; physical therapy; podiatry;
				  psychology; respiratory care; and, social work must be provided by
				  professionals who are appropriately licensed, certified, or registered with the
				  appropriate state examining board. Psychologists with clinical certification
				  are given preference.
Prosthetic and orthotic services and appliances must be
				  provided by professionals who are certified by the American Board of
				  Certification for Prosthetic and Orthotic Appliance Industry Inc. or otherwise
				  qualified by training and experience to perform the specific service
				  required.
A qualified interpreter for the hearing impaired is an
				  interpreter who holds a license issued by the State of Nebraska through the
				  Nebraska Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Interpreters providing
				  services for hearing impaired recipients must be appropriately qualified for
				  the particular assignment.
All service providers must be at least 18 years of
				  age.
Background screening requirements. Background screening is
				  required for individuals who provide job coaching, independent skills
				  exploration and training, supported employment, and self employment
				  consultation services. The program will conduct background screening, including
				  checks of the following: State Patrol Criminal Records, Nebraska Sex Offender
				  Registry, HHS Adult and Child Protective Services Central Registries, and DMV
				  Driving Records (if transporting a recipient is a requirement of the job)
				  before approving service agreements with individuals who will provide services
				  requiring background screening. Service providers who employ individuals who
				  will provide services requiring background screening must provide the program
				  with written assurance that persons employed to provide these direct services
				  have not been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving neglect or abuse
				  of a child or vulnerable adult before the program will approve their service
				  agreements.