Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED › Title 192 - (NAC) NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE NEBRASKA COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED › Chapter 1 - SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR THE BLIND AND COST CONTAINMENT › Appendix B - Standards for Facilities And Service Providers

Current through June 17, 2024
To determine whether a facility, service, program, or
				  provider meets minimum standards, NCBVI 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 Americans 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 is able to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially
				  both receptively and expressively, using any necessary specialized vocabulary.
				  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.
Individuals who have been convicted of any felony or crime
				  consisting of abuse of a child or vulnerable adult are disqualified to be
				  selected as service providers.