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Idaho Personal Assistance Services Policy Manual

Idaho Personal Assistance Services Policy Manual

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The Idaho Personal Assistance Services Policy Manual provides a comprehensive framework for operating state-certified agencies delivering personal assistance services to individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions in Idaho. This manual aligns with the Idaho Administrative Code (IDAPA 16.03.10) and Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver requirements, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations governing personal assistance programs.
The manual is designed to assist agencies in providing services that support individuals in maintaining independence, improving quality of life, and safely residing in their homes or communities. It establishes policies and procedures for service delivery, agency certification, staff qualifications, participant rights, and quality assurance.
Key Components:
  • Certification Standards:
    • Details the requirements for agency certification, including initial approval, renewal processes, and compliance with IDAPA regulations.
    • Defines standards for maintaining high-quality services, including monitoring and reporting requirements.
  • Scope of Services:
    • Outlines personal assistance services such as help with activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), mobility assistance, medication reminders, and light housekeeping.
    • Includes specialized services such as non-medical transportation and caregiver respite.
  • Individualized Service Plans (ISPs):
    • Plans include goals for maintaining independence and strategies for addressing health and safety concerns.
  • Participant Rights:
    • Policies emphasize participants' rights to dignity, privacy, informed consent, and choice in their care.
    • Includes grievance procedures to address concerns related to service delivery or provider conduct.
  • Staff Qualifications:
    • Establishes minimum qualifications for personal assistants, including background checks, training in first aid/CPR, and competency evaluations.
    • Requires ongoing education on topics such as infection control, disability awareness, and person-centered care.
  • Safety and Emergency Preparedness:
    • Policies include protocols for responding to medical emergencies or environmental hazards.
  • Administrative Requirements:
    • Includes recordkeeping policies requiring agencies to maintain detailed participant records documenting service delivery, progress toward goals, and any incidents or complaints.
    • Establishes standards for reporting data on participant outcomes to state agencies.
  • Quality Assurance:
    • Includes procedures for conducting regular audits and addressing deficiencies in care delivery.
This policy manual serves as an essential resource for agencies delivering personal assistance services in Idaho. It supports providers in offering high-quality care that promotes independence while ensuring compliance with state certification standards and participant safety protocols.
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