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Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER TRAINING › Section 388-829A-140 - What training must be completed before becoming an alternative living provider?

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Before DDD may issue an alternative living contract, the
					 prospective provider must:
(1) Obtain
				  CPR/first-aid certification;
(2)
				  Successfully complete bloodborne pathogens training with HIV/Aids information;
				  and
(3) Receive contract
				  orientation and client specific training from DDD.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-140, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER TRAINING › Section 388-829A-150 - What training must an alternative living provider complete within the first ninety days of serving the client?

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The alternative living provider must successfully complete
					 the approved DDD specialty training within the first ninety days of serving the
					 client (see WAC
					 388-112-0120 ). (Note: DDD will
					 reimburse the provider for training time for DDD specialty training only when
					 the provider is currently offering alternative living services to a
					 client.)
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-150, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER TRAINING › Section 388-829A-160 - What training must an alternative living provider complete after the first year of service?

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(1) After the first
				  year of service, the alternative living provider must:
(a) Maintain current CPR/first-aid
				  certification;
(b) Receive
				  bloodborne pathogens training with HIV/Aids information at least annually and
				  within one year of the previous training; and
(c) Complete at least ten hours of continuing
				  education each calendar year after the calendar year in which they successfully
				  complete DDD approved specialty training.
(i)
				  The continuing education must be on topics relevant to supporting individuals
				  with developmental disabilities.
(ii) One hour of completed classroom
				  instruction or other form of training (such as a video or on-line course)
				  equals one hour of continuing education.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER RECORDS › Section 388-829A-170 - What information must alternative living providers keep in their records?

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Alternative living providers must keep the following
					 information in their records:
(1)
				  Client information:
(a) The client's name,
				  address, and telephone number;
(b)
				  The name, address, and telephone number of the client's legal representative,
				  health care provider and any of the client's relatives that the client chooses
				  to include;
(c) A copy of the
				  client's most recent ISP;
(d)
				  Copies of any positive behavior support plan or cross systems crisis plan, if
				  applicable; and
(e) A copy of the
				  current plan for alternative living services.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER RECORDS › Section 388-829A-180 - What written reports must be submitted to DDD?

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The alternative living provider must submit the following
					 written reports to DDD:
(1) Reports on
				  unusual incidents and emergencies as specified in the alternative living
				  contract; and
(2) Quarterly reports
				  providing information about the type and extent of services performed as
				  identified in the ISP.
(a) The information in
				  the reports must reflect the reporting period.
(b) These reports must be submitted at least
				  quarterly or more often as required by the ISP and alternative living plan;
				  and
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER RECORDS › Section 388-829A-190 - What are the requirements for entries in the client record maintained by the alternative living provider?

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(1) When
				  making entries to the client record, the alternative living provider must:
(a) Note all record entries in ink or
				  electronically;
(b) Make entries at
				  the time of or immediately following the occurrence of the event
				  recorded;
(c) Make entries in
				  legible writing; and
(d) Sign and
				  date entries in ink.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER RECORDS › Section 388-829A-200 - How long must an alternative living provider keep client records?

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An alternative living provider must keep a client's records
					 for a period of six years.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-200, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › PROVIDER RECORDS › Section 388-829A-210 - Are clients' records considered confidential?

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Alternative living providers must consider all client
					 record information privileged and confidential.
(1) Any transfer or inspection of records, to
				  anyone but DDD, must be authorized by a release of information form that:
(a) Specifically gives information about the
				  transfer or inspection; and
(b) Is
				  signed by the client or legal representative.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › ABUSE AND NEGLECT › Section 388-829A-220 - Are alternative living providers mandatory reporters?

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(1) Alternative
				  living providers are mandatory reporters. They must report instances of
				  suspected abandonment, abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable
				  adults as defined in
				  chapter
				  74.34 RCW.
(2) Each alternative living provider must
				  comply with DDD residential reporting requirements as specified in their
				  alternative living contract.
(3)
				  Providers must retain a signed copy of the DDD policy on residential reporting
				  requirements specified in the alternative living contract and submit a signed
				  copy of the policy to DDD.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-220, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › ABUSE AND NEGLECT › Section 388-829A-230 - How must alternative living providers report abuse and neglect?

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Alternative living providers must immediately report
					 suspected abandonment, abuse, neglect or financial exploitation of vulnerable
					 adults to:
(1) Adult protective
				  services using the DSHS toll free telephone number, provided by the department.
				  1-866-END-HARM or 1-866-363-4276.
(2) DDD in compliance with the DDD
				  residential reporting requirements specified in their alternative living
				  contract; and
(3) Law enforcement
				  agencies, as required under
				  chapter
				  74.34 RCW, including when
				  there is reason to suspect sexual or physical abuse.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-230, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › EMERGENCY PLANNING › Section 388-829A-240 - What must alternative living providers do in an emergency?

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In an emergency, the alternative living provider
					 must:
(1) Immediately call 911, in a
				  life threatening emergency;
(2)
				  Provide emergency services, then notify:
(a)
				  The client's legal representative; and
(b) The division of developmental
				  disabilities.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN › Section 388-829A-250 - What is an individual support plan (ISP)?

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(1) The individual support plan (ISP) is the
				  primary tool DDD uses to:
(a) Determine and
				  document the client's needs; and
(b) Identify the services to meet those
				  needs.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › TRANSPORTATION › Section 388-829A-260 - Are alternative living providers responsible to transport a client?

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Alternative living providers may provide transportation if
					 specified in the client's ISP.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-260, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › TRANSPORTATION › Section 388-829A-270 - What requirements must be met before an alternative living provider transports a client?

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Before transporting a client, alternative living providers
					 must:
(1) Carry auto insurance as
				  required by
				  chapters
				  46.29 and 46.30 RCW;
				  and
(2) Have a valid driver's
				  license as required by
				  chapter
				  46.20 RCW.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-270, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING OF ALTERNATIVE LIVING SERVICES › Section 388-829A-280 - How will DDD monitor alternative living services?

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(1) DDD must use the following monitoring
				  process to oversee alternative living services and providers:
(a) Conduct an in-home visit every twelve
				  months;
(b) Review all written
				  reports from the provider for compliance with the instruction and support goals
				  specified in the client's ISP; and
(c) Initial and file all written reports
				  submitted by the provider and document in the service episode record.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › TERMINATION AND DENIAL OF AN ALTERNATIVE LIVING CONTRACT › Section 388-829A-290 - When may DDA decline to authorize payment or terminate a contract for alternative living services?

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DDA may not authorize payment or may terminate a contract
					 for the services of an alternative living provider, when that provider:
(1) Is no longer the client's provider
				  ;
(2) Demonstrates inadequate
				  performance or inability to deliver quality care which is jeopardizing the
				  client's health, safety, or well-being. DDA may terminate the contract based on
				  a reasonable, good faith belief that the client's health, safety, or well-being
				  is in imminent jeopardy;
(3) Is
				  unable to clear a background check required by
				  RCW
				  43.20A.710;
(4) Has been convicted of , or has a pending
				  charge for a crime that is disqualifying under chapter 388-113 WAC;
(5) Has been subject to a negative action
				  described in WAC 388-825-0640;
(6)
Does not successfully complete the training requirements
					 within the time limits required in this chap-ter;
(7) Does not complete the corrective action
				  within the agreed upon time frame; or
(8) Fails to comply with the requirements of
				  this chapter, or the DDA alternative living contract.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-290, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Reviser's note:
The typographical error in
						the above section occurred in the copy filed by the agency and appears in the
						Register pursuant to the requirements of
						RCW
						34.08.040.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › TERMINATION AND DENIAL OF AN ALTERNATIVE LIVING CONTRACT › Section 388-829A-300 - When must DDA deny the client's choice of an alternative living provider?

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DDA must deny a client's request to have a certain
					 provider and must not enter into a contract with the person when any of the
					 following exist:
(1) The person is the
				  client's spouse, as required by
				  42 C.F.R.
				  441.360(g);
(2) The person is the client's
				  natural/step/adoptive parent;
(3)
				  The person is the client's court-appointed legal repre-sentative; or
(4) DDA has a reasonable, good faith belief
				  that the provider will be unable to meet the client's needs. Examples of a
				  provider's inability to meet the client's needs may include:
(a) Evidence of alcohol or drug
				  abuse;
(b) A reported history of
				  domestic violence, no-contact orders, or criminal conduct (whether or not the
				  conduct is disqualifying under chapter 388-113 WAC;
(c) A report from the client's health care
				  provider or another knowledgeable person that the requested provider lacks the
				  ability or willingness to provide adequate support;
(d) Other employment or responsibilities that
				  prevent or interfere with the provision of required services;
(e) A reported history of mismanagement of
				  client funds or DSHS contract violations; or
(f) Excessive commuting distance that would
				  make it impractical to provide services as they are needed and outlined in the
				  client's ISP.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › TERMINATION AND DENIAL OF AN ALTERNATIVE LIVING CONTRACT › Section 388-829A-310 - What if the alternative living provider no longer wants to provide services to a client?

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When an alternative living provider no longer wants to
					 provide services to a client, the provider must:
(1) Give at least two weeks notice to:
(a) The client;
(b) The client's legal representative;
				  and
(c) DDD.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › APPEAL RIGHTS › Section 388-829A-320 - What are the client's rights if DDD denies, or terminates an alternative living services contract?

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If DDD denies, or terminates an alternative living services
					 contract, the client has the right to an administrative hearing to appeal the
					 decision, per chapter 388-02 WAC and WAC
					 388-825-120.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-320, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829A - Alternative living › APPEAL RIGHTS › Section 388-829A-330 - Does the provider of alternative living services have a right to an administrative hearing?

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The alternative living provider does not have a right to an
					 administrative hearing.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-101, § 388-829A-330, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829B - Enhanced case management program › Section 388-829B-100 - What is the enhanced case management program?

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The enhanced case management program is a program that
				  facilitates client integration, improves quality of care, and promotes a safe
				  home environment. Funds appropriated for the enhanced case management program
				  support clients through increased:
(1)
				Access to a case manager;
(2)
				Access to education and resources; and
(3) Frequency of home visits.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829B - Enhanced case management program › Section 388-829B-200 - What definitions apply to this chapter?

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The following definitions apply to this chapter.
"Caregiver"
means a person who provides personal
				  care or respite care services to DDA clients.
"Client"
means a person who has a developmental
				  disability as defined in
				  RCW
				  71A.10.020 and has been determined eligible
				  to receive services by DDA under chapter 71A.16 RCW.
"Collateral contact"
means a person or agency
				  that is involved in the client's life, such as a legal guardian, family member,
				  provider, or friend.
"DDA assessment"
means an inventory and
				  evaluation, under chapter 388-828 WAC, of a client's strengths and limitations
				  based on an interview with the client. For the purposes of this chapter, the
				  DDA assessment includes the "DDA assessment details."
"Independent supports"
means an adult, other
				  than the client's paid caregiver, who observes the care a client receives from
				  their paid caregiver.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829B - Enhanced case management program › Section 388-829B-300 - Who may DDA enroll in the enhanced case management program?

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The developmental disabilities administration (DDA) may
				  enroll a client in the enhanced case management program if the client is
				  currently assessed to be eligible for medicaid personal care or community first
				  choice (CFC) services in their home under chapter 388-106 WAC and meets
				  criteria under subsection (1), (2), or (3) of this section.
(1) The client's DDA assessment indicates
				that the home environment may jeopardize the client's health or
				safety.
(2) The client's DDA
				assessment indicates the client:
(a) Has
				difficulty communicating their needs and wants to their caregiver or informing
				someone when their needs are not being met;
(b) Has a limited ability to advocate for
				themselves or express themselves, and has few documented collateral contacts;
				and
(c) Lacks additional,
				independent supports that regularly help the client monitor the care being
				provided in their home.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829B - Enhanced case management program › Section 388-829B-400 - How often must the case manager visit the enhanced case management program client?

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(1) The client's
				case manager must visit each enhanced case management program client at least
				once every four months at the client's home, including unannounced visits as
				needed. Each required visit must not occur more than four months
				apart.
(2) An unannounced visit may
				replace a scheduled visit.
(3) If
				the case manager is unable to meet with the client for a visit, the case
				manager must:
(a) Schedule a follow-up visit
				as soon as possible and no later than 30 days; and
(b) Document that the visit did not
				occur.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829B - Enhanced case management program › Section 388-829B-500 - When will I transfer off of the enhanced case management program?

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If you no longer meet eligibility criteria for the enhanced
				  case management program under WAC 388-829B-300, DDA will disenroll you from the
				  program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829B - Enhanced case management program › Section 388-829B-600 - May a client appeal an enrollment decision for the enhanced case management program?

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A client does not have a right to appeal:
(1) A decision whether or not to enroll on
				the enhanced case management program; or
(2) A decision to transfer off the enhanced
				case management program.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME SERVICES › Section 388-829C-020 - How does a companion home provider provide residential habilitation services?

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(1) A companion
				  home provider provides residential habilitation services:
(a) To no more than one client;
(b) In a home the companion home provider
				  owns or leases;
(c) In an
				  integrated setting; and
(d) Based
				  on the client's person-centered service plan.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME SERVICES › Section 388-829C-030 - Who may be eligible to receive residential habilitation services in a companion home?

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To be eligible to receive residential habilitation
					 services in a companion home, a person must:
(1) Be eighteen or older; and
(2) Have an assessed need for residential
				  habilitation services and:
(a) Be authorized
				  by DDA to receive residential habilitation services in a companion home;
				  or
(b) Have a written agreement
				  with the provider to purchase residential habilitation services in a companion
				  home using the client's own funds, including state supplemental
				  payments.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME SERVICES › Section 388-829C-040 - Who may become a companion home provider?

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To become a companion home provider, a person must:
(1) Be twenty-one or older;
(2) Have a high school diploma or general
				  equivalency diploma (GED);
(3) Have
				  a nondisqualifying background check result under chapter 388-825 WAC;
(4) Have a Washington state business license
				  as an independent contractor;
(5)
				  Meet the companion home provider qualifications and requirements under WAC
				  388-829C-080;
				  and
(6) Be selected by the client
				  or the client's legal representative if the client has one.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-040, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME SERVICES › Section 388-829C-042 - What are the qualifications for a person to provide residential habilitation services in a companion home?

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To provide residential habilitation services in a
					 companion home a person must:
(1)
				  Complete training required under chapter 388-829 WAC;
(2) Be certified by DDA as a companion home
				  provider; and
(3) Be contracted
				  with DDA as a companion home provider.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME SERVICES › Section 388-829C-044 - What is the application process for a potential companion home provider?

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When a client identifies a person they want as their
					 companion home provider, the prospective provider must:
(1) Submit to DDA:
(a) A resume;
(b) A letter of interest;
(c) A signed application form;
(d) All attachments required by the
				  application;
(e) Contact
				  information for three references unrelated to the provider;
(f) A signed outside employment disclosure
				  and review form; and
(g) A copy of
				  a current business license.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME SERVICES › Section 388-829C-050 - When does DDA reject a client's choice of companion home provider?

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(1) DDA may reject
				  a client's choice of companion home provider if DDA has a reasonable,
				  good-faith belief that:
(a) The provider is
				  unable to appropriately meet the client's needs;
(b) The provider's home does not meet the
				  client's needs; or
(c) The
				  provider's other obligations prevent the provider from being available to the
				  client twenty-four hours a day.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 388-829C-061 - What is initial certification?

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(1)
				  Initial certification is a document issued by DDA that indicates a provider
				  meets the requirements under this chapter to deliver residential habilitation
				  services in a companion home.
(2)
				  To obtain initial certification, the companion home provider must:
(a) Meet requirements under WAC
				  388-829C-040;
(b) Complete the application process under
				  WAC 388-829C-044;
(c) Meet training
				  requirements under WAC
				  388-829C-110;
				  and
(d) Comply with the physical
				  and safety requirements under WAC
				  388-829C-320.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 388-829C-062 - What is standard certification?

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(1)
				  Standard certification is a document issued by DDA that:
(a) Allows a provider to deliver residential
				  habilitation services in a companion home; and
(b) Verifies the provider is
				  qualified.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 388-829C-063 - What is provisional certification?

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(1) If a companion home provider is not in
				  compliance with this chapter or the companion home contract, DDA may impose a
				  provisional certification for a maximum of ninety days.
(2) DDA may impose a provisional
				  certification if the provider:
(a) Fails to
				  comply with this chapter or the companion home contract;
(b) Fails or refuses to cooperate with the
				  evaluation and certification process;
(c) Prevents or interferes with a
				  certification or monitoring visit, or complaint investigation by
				  DSHS;
(d) Fails to comply with
				  chapter 74.34 RCW;
(e) Knowingly
				  makes a false statement of material fact to DSHS;
(f) Fails to implement a plan of correction;
				  or
(g) Fails to cooperate during
				  monitoring activities.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 388-829C-064 - What must a companion home provider comply with to maintain certification?

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(1) To maintain
				  certification a companion home provider must comply with:
(a) Requirements under this
				  chapter;
(b) Laws governing this
				  chapter, including chapter 71A.12 RCW;
(c) Requirements under chapter 74.34
				  RCW;
(d) The companion home
				  contract; and
(e) Other relevant
				  federal, state and local laws, requirements, and ordinances.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 388-829C-065 - How does DDA monitor companion homes?

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(1)
				  To ensure a client's needs are being met, a client's DDA case manager must:
(a) Review all written reports from the
				  provider for compliance with the instruction and support goals specified in the
				  client's person-centered service plan; and
(b) Conduct an in-home visit at least every
				  twelve months.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER CERTIFICATION › Section 388-829C-066 - How must the companion home provider participate in the certification evaluation process?

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The companion home provider must participate in the
					 certification evaluation process with DDA staff and DDA-contracted evaluators
					 by:
(1) Allowing scheduled and
				  unscheduled home visits;
(2)
				  Providing information and documentation as requested;
(3) Cooperating in setting up
				  appointments;
(4) Responding to
				  questions or issues identified; and
(5) Participating in an exit
				  conference.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 388-829C-070 - Who must have a background check?

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(1)
				  All people, except the client, must have a background check if they are sixteen
				  or older and:
(a) Live in or routinely stay
				  overnight in the companion home; or
(b) May have unsupervised access to the
				  client in the companion home.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 388-829C-080 - What minimum skills and abilities must companion home providers demonstrate?

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A companion home provider must:
(1) Be able to read, understand, and provide
				  the services outlined in the client's person-centered service plan;
(2) Participate in the development of the
				  person-centered service plan;
(3)
				  Communicate with the client in the client's preferred language ;
(4) Accommodate the client's
				  preferences;
(5) Know the community
				  resources, such as medical facilities, emergency resources, and recreational
				  opportunities;
(6) Enable the
				  client to keep in touch with family and friends in a way preferred by the
				  client;
(7) Use instruction
				  techniques appropriate for the client's learning style;
(8) Protect the client's financial
				  interests;
(9) Follow mandatory
				  reporting requirements under chapter 74.34 RCW;
(10) Know how and when to contact the
				  client's legal representative;
(11)
				  Know how and when to contact the client's case manager;
(12) Meet training requirements under chapter
				  388-829 WAC;
(13) Maintain all
				  necessary license and certification requirements under this chapter;
				  and
(14) Comply with all applicable
				  laws, regulations, and contract requirements; and
(15) Complete nurse delegation training if
				  the client needs medication administration or delegated nursing
				  tasks.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-080, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › CLIENT RIGHTS › Section 388-829C-100 - What rights do clients of DDD have?

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Clients of DDD have:
(1) The same legal rights and
				  responsibilities guaranteed to all other individuals by the United States
				  Constitution and federal and state law;
(2) The right to be free from discrimination
				  because of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, creed, marital
				  status, disabled or veteran status, use of a trained service animal or the
				  presence of any physical, mental or sensory handicap;
(3) The right to treatment and habilitation
				  services to foster developmental potential and protect personal liberty in the
				  least restrictive environment;
(4)
				  The right to dignity, privacy, and humane care;
(5) The right to participate in an
				  appropriate program of publicly supported education;
(6) The right to prompt medical care and
				  treatment;
(7) The right to social
				  interaction and participation in community activities;
(8) The right to physical exercise and
				  recreational opportunities;
(9) The
				  right to work and be paid for the work one does;
(10) The right to be free from harm,
				  including unnecessary physical restraint, isolation, excessive medication,
				  abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation;
(11) The right to be free from hazardous or
				  experimental procedures;
(12) The
				  right to freedom of expression and to make decisions about one's
				  life;
(13) The right to complain,
				  disagree with, and appeal decisions made by the provider or DDD; and
(14) The right to be informed of these rights
				  in a language that he or she understands.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-100, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › PROVIDER TRAINING › Section 388-829C-110 - When must a companion home provider complete their training requirements?

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(1) Before a
				  companion home provider may deliver services to a client, the provider must
				  complete:
(a) Five hours of safety and
				  orientation training;
(b) Forty
				  hours of DDA-developed residential services curriculum;
(c) Six hours of first aid certification and
				  CPR training; and
(d) Six hours of
				  DDA companion home orientation.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME PROVIDER RATE › Section 388-829C-131 - How does DDA determine the daily rate?

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(1) A companion home daily rate is based on
				  the client's DDA assessment under chapter 388-828 WAC. The DDA assessment uses
				  an algorithm to convert raw scores into support assessment scales.
(2) The following support assessment scales
				  are used to calculate a companion home daily rate. Each support assessment
				  scale is assigned an acuity level of "none," "low," "medium," or "high" by the
				  DDA assessment algorithm and corresponds to the values below:
Support Assessment Scale
Acuity Levels
None
Low
Medium
High
Activities of daily living
0
1
2
3
Behavior
0
1
2
3
Interpersonal support
0
1
2
3
Medical
0
1
2
3
Mobility
0
1
2
3
Protective supervision
0
1
2
3
(3) DDA assigns a behavior score of four if:
(a) The client has an acuity level of "high"
				  for behavior on the support assessment scale; and
(b) The client has a behavior support plan
				  that meets requirements under WAC
				  388-829C-135.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › COMPANION HOME PROVIDER RATE › Section 388-829C-135 - What requirements must a behavior support plan meet?

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(1) A client's
				  behavior support plan must:
(a) Be based on a
				  functional assessment; and
(b)
				  Describe:
(i) The target behavior;
(ii) Actions that may be taken to prevent the
				  target behavior;
(iii) Actions that
				  may be taken in response to the target behavior;
(iv) Actions that may be taken if the target
				  behavior increases in frequency, duration, intensity, or impact;
(v) The replacement behavior that matches the
				  target behavior's function;
(vi)
				  How to teach the replacement behavior;
(vii) How to respond to the replacement
				  behavior; and
(viii) Benchmarks to
				  evaluate the behavior support plan's effectiveness.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING › Section 388-829C-140 - Is a companion home provider a mandated reporter?

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(1) A companion home -- provider is a
				  mandated reporter under chapter 74.34 RCW.
(2) As a mandated reporter, the companion
				  home ((providers)) provider must notify adult protective services and law
				  enforcement as required under chapter 74.34 RCW.
(3) A companion home provider must complete
				  incident reports as required by the provider's companion home
				  contract.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-140, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING › Section 388-829C-150 - How must a companion home s provider report abuse and neglect?

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A companion home provider must immediately report
					 suspected abandonment, abuse, financial exploitation or neglect of a vulnerable
					 adult:
(1) As required under chapter
				  74.34 RCW; and
(2) In compliance
				  with the DDA residential reporting requirements in the companion home
				  contract.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-150, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATIONS › Section 388-829C-160 - What health care support must a companion home provider provide

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To provide the client health care support the companion
					 home provider must:
(1) Schedule or
				  assist the client in scheduling appointments and any follow-up appointments for
				  dental, mental, and physical health services;
(2) Ensure the client receives an annual
				  physical and dental examination, unless the client has a written exemption from
				  a physician or dentist;
(3)
				  Document the client's refusal of any annual physical or dental examination
				  under WAC
				  388-829C-370;
(4) In the event of an emergency or a change
				  in the client's health, act in the client's best interest;
(5) If necessary, provide medication
				  assistance under chapter 246-888 WAC;
(6) If necessary, perform delegated nursing
				  tasks and medication administration under WAC
				  246-840-910 through
				  246-840-970;
(7) Maintain health care records under WAC
				  388-829C-340;
(8) Assist the client to understand and
				  follow their health care professional's instructions, referrals, and medication
				  directions:
(9) Communicate
				  directly with the client's health care professionals, if necessary;
(10) Provide a balanced and nutritious diet;
				  and
(11) Assist the client to
				  access health care benefits available through medicare, medicaid, private
				  health insurance, and other resources while acting in the client's financial
				  best interest and supporting client choice.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-160, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATIONS › Section 388-829C-170 - When can the companion home provider provide medication assistance?

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A companion home provider may provide medication assistance
					 under chapter 246-888 WAC if the client:
(1) Is able to put the medication into their
				  mouth or apply or instill the medication; and
(2) Is aware that they are taking medication.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-170, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATIONS › Section 388-829C-180 - When may a companion home provider administer medication and provide delegated nursing tasks?

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(1) A companion
				  home provider may administer medication and perform delegated nursing tasks if
				  the provider is:
(a) A registered nurse or
				  licensed practical nurse ; or
(b)
				  Delegated to perform nursing care tasks by a registered nurse .
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › HEALTH CARE AND MEDICATIONS › Section 388-829C-200 - When must a companion home provider be delegated to perform nursing tasks?

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(1) The companion
				  home provider must meet requirements for nurse delegation no more than thirty
				  days after the client's need for medication administration or a delegated
				  nursing task is identified by a delegating nurse when a change in the client's
				  health or ability to manage their own medications occurs.
(2) If the companion home provider is not
				  qualified to perform delegated nursing tasks, the task must be provided by a
				  person legally authorized to do so until the provider meets nurse delegation
				  requirements.
Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.30 [71A.12.030] and Title
						71A RCW. 07-16-102, § 388-829C-200, filed 7/31/07, effective
						9/1/07.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › RESPITE › Section 388-829C-230 - What is respite and where can a client access respite?

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(1) Respite is a
				  scheduled break in caregiving to provide relief for the companion home
				  provider.
(2) A companion home
				  client may receive:
(a) Waiver-funded respite
				  under chapter 388-845 WAC;
(b)
				  Overnight planned respite services under chapter 388-829R WAC; and
(c) Planned respite at a residential
				  habilitation center.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › RESPITE › Section 388-829C-231 - What are the companion home provider's responsibilities when using respite?

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(1) The companion
				  home provider must review with the respite provider:
(a) The support needs identified in the
				  client's person-centered service plan;
(b) The need for the client to have access to
				  their money as identified in their plan; and
(c) Record keeping requirements.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › RESPITE › Section 388-829C-232 - How does DDA determine the amount of waiver-funded respite a client may receive?

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For waiver-funded respite, DDA determines a companion home
					 client's annual respite allocation by adding the client's companion home
					 services support score under WAC
					 388-828-6010 to their adjusted
					 companion home services support score under WAC
					 388-828-6011.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › RESPITE › Section 388-829C-233 - May the client or companion home provider request additional waiver-funded respite hours?

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A client may request waiver-funded respite hours in
					 addition to their annual respite allocation, or the companion home provider may
					 request additional respite on behalf of the client in consultation with the
					 client or the client's legal representative if the client has
					 one.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › RESPITE › Section 388-829C-234 - Will DDA reduce the companion home daily rate if additional waiver-funded respite hours are approved?

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(1) If DDA
				  approves additional waiver-funded respite hours, DDA may reduce the companion
				  home daily rate.
(2) To reduce the
				  companion home daily rate, DDA:
(a) Divides
				  the cost of the additional respite hours by the number of days remaining in the
				  client's plan year; and
(b)
				  Subtracts that amount from the companion home daily rate for the remaining
				  number of days in the plan year.
Washington Administrative Code › Title 388 - Social and Health Services, Department of › DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SERVICES › Chapter 388-829C - Companion homes › RESPITE › Section 388-829C-235 - Will DDA reduce the companion home daily rate if a client receives state-funded respite?

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DDA may reduce a companion home daily rate if the client
					 receives state-funded overnight planned respite services or state-funded
					 planned respite at a residential habilitation center.